Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?
Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!
This position is based at our Head Office in Amersham. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.
Job Purpose
You support the Trade Planning team by coordinating data‑led, customer‑relevant promotional and trading plans across channels. You use sales and market insight to maintain planning accuracy and discipline, turning data into clear insight and ensuring plans are delivered on time and in full in line with commercial objectives.
You are commercially minded, highly organised, and methodical, with strong analytical capability and close attention to detail. You manage multiple workstreams and critical paths with confidence, communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders across Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations, and bring curiosity and pace to your work. You are comfortable identifying risks and opportunities early and contribute to continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting, and ways of working.
Skills & Experience
1. At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Trade Planning role within retail, FMCG or a multi‑channel trading environment.
2. Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject (e.g., Business, Marketing, Economics, Maths or similar).
3. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret sales, promotional and market data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
4. Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation) and confidence working with large data sets.
5. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence, challenge appropriately and coordinate actions across teams.
6. Broader commercial retail experience, with a good understanding of how functions such as Buying, Merchandising and Marketing work together to deliver a trading plan.
Responsibilities
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Trade Planning role within retail, FMCG or a multi‑channel trading environment.
* Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject (e.g., Business, Marketing, Economics, Maths or similar).
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret sales, promotional and market data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
* Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables and data manipulation) and confidence working with large data sets.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence, challenge appropriately and coordinate actions across teams.
* Broader commercial retail experience, with a good understanding of how functions such as Buying, Merchandising and Marketing work together to deliver a trading plan.
Benefits
* Flexible access to your pay via MyView PayNow
* Retail Trust benefits, including a Virtual GP.
* Birthday Leave plus 33 days holiday.
* Buy up to 5 extra holiday days a year,ideal for more rest, adventures, or time for you.
* Pension salary sacrifice to help you plan for the future.
* Life Cover for added peace of mind.
* Generous toy discount.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
* High Street & leisure discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme for a healthier commute.
* Annual Bonus Scheme to reward your success.
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