Jobs in Old Stratford

Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer)

Somerset (Head Office) | Hybrid working

Are you a commercially driven buying professional who thrives on turning strategy into results? Ready to take ownership of a £100m+ category and shape its future? This could be your next big move.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trading Manager to join our client's growing team at their Yeovil Head Office. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for delivering sales and profit targets, building compelling trading plans, and driving real commercial growth.

What you'll be doing:

Owning sales and profitability targets for your category
Developing a 2-year category strategy using market and customer insight
Building and delivering a 12-month trading plan with clear tactical activity
Negotiating promotional support and trading terms with suppliers
Identifying risks, spotting opportunities and driving remedial action where needed
Managing range changes and innovation, working with the wider Group and local suppliers
Setting pricing within framework and keeping a sharp eye on competitor activity
Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Presenting plans and performance updates to senior stakeholdersThis is a role for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on trading expertise. You'll be a strong negotiator customer-focused, commercially astute and confident working cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail environment.

We're looking for:

Retail trading experience (Buyer or similar)
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of seasonality & price perception
Experience across multiple sales channels
Solid financial reporting knowledge
Confident negotiation and presentation skills
Strong Excel and PowerPoint capability
Excellent organisation and deadline managementIf you're someone who takes ownership, thrives on accountability and enjoys collaborating to achieve shared goals, you'll fit right in.

In return, you'll enjoy a fantastic package including:

Highly competitive salary
33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days)
Hybrid working
Discretionary bonus scheme
Buy More Holiday scheme
EV Car Scheme
Life cover
20% colleague discount
Discounted healthcare and enhanced family leave
Loyalty recognition & share save scheme
In-house training and development
Access to an award-winning Pension SchemeThis is a brilliant opportunity to join a market-leading retailer where you can truly influence performance, innovation and growth. If you'd like to find out more, We'd love to have a confidential conversation.

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