Job Description
Trading Manager | East Midlands | Up to £60k Basic | Hybrid (2 days in office) | 28 Days Holiday | Pension
This is a newly created, high-profile opportunity for an experienced Category Manager or Senior Category professional looking to take the next step into a broader, more strategic Trading Manager role.
You'll take full ownership of the trading and category performance across your areas, shaping and executing the commercial strategy while working closely with senior leadership to deliver budget, growth and margin objectives. The role of Trading Manager offers real influence across category strategy, supply chain optimisation and supplier partnerships, alongside the chance to lead and develop a high-performing team.
As Trading Manager, you will operate as a commercial leader across category management, supply chain and trading execution, using insight and data to drive sustainable performance.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Own and deliver trading performance through disciplined use of the four core levers: price, product, place and promotion
2. Partner closely with Category Managers and Buyers to optimise category architecture, product life cycles and ranging decisions
3. Actively manage stock profiles, availability and working capital, ensuring stock valuation remains within agreed budgets
4. Lead supplier r...