<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Trading Manager | East Midlands | Up to £60k Basic | Hybrid (2 days in office) | 28 Days Holiday | Pension</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a <strong data-end="466" data-start="423">newly created, high-profile opportunity</strong> for an experienced Category Manager or Senior Category professional looking to take the next step into a broader, more strategic Trading Manager role.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You'll take <strong data-end="689" data-start="631">full ownership of the trading and category performance</strong> 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 <strong data-end="962" data-start="888">category strategy, supply chain optimisation and supplier partnerships</strong>, alongside the chance to lead and develop a high-performing team.</span></p><h3 data-end="1042" data-start="1030"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As Trading Manager, you will operate as a <strong data-end="1170" data-start="1086">commercial leader across category management, supply chain and trading execution</strong>, using insight and data to drive sustainable performance.</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Key responsibilities include:</span></p><ul data-end="2715" data-start="1261"><li data-end="1387" data-start="1261"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own and deliver trading performance through disciplined use of the four core levers: <strong data-end="1387" data-start="1348">price, product, place and promotion</strong></span></li><li data-end="1520" data-start="1388"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partner closely with Category Managers and Buyers to <strong data-end="1520" data-start="1443">optimise category architecture, product life cycles and ranging decisions</strong></span></li><li data-end="1647" data-start="1521"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Actively manage <strong data-end="1591" data-start="1539">stock profiles, availability and working capital</strong>, ensuring stock valuation remains within agreed budgets</span></li><li data-end="1782" data-start="1648"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead supplier relationships at a senior level, <strong data-end="1782" data-start="1697">negotiating improved trading terms, promotional investment and joint growth plans</strong></span></li><li data-end="1917" data-start="1783"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Work cross-functionally with senior trading, digital and supply chain stakeholders to <strong data-end="1917" data-start="1871">unlock category growth across all channels</strong></span></li><li data-end="2041" data-start="1918"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure seamless execution of promotions, launches and brand activity, with strong governance around NPD and range changes</span></li><li data-end="2164" data-start="2042"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Provide clear, structured communication to sales and operational teams on new products, delists and promotional activity</span></li><li data-end="2272" data-start="2165"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Take ownership of <strong data-end="2229" data-start="2185">slow-moving and obsolete stock reduction</strong>, embedding proactive life-cycle management</span></li><li data-end="2400" data-start="2273"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Maintain high standards of <strong data-end="2352" data-start="2302">data accuracy, forecasting and demand planning</strong> to support effective commercial decision-making</span></li><li data-end="2521" data-start="2401"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure the trading team operates with <strong data-end="2521" data-start="2441">strong category management principles and disciplined supply chain practices</strong></span></li><li data-end="2615" data-start="2522"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead, coach and inspire your team, developing capability and driving continuous improvement</span></li><li data-end="2715" data-start="2616"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Step in for senior leadership when required, ensuring continuity of decision-making and execution</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This role of Trading Manager will suit a <strong data-end="2817" data-start="2754">commercially sharp Category Manager or Trading professional</strong> who is ready to broaden their impact and operate at a more strategic level.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You will bring:</span></strong></p><ul data-end="3685" data-start="2912"><li data-end="3005" data-start="2912"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven experience delivering <strong data-end="3005" data-start="2943">category growth, margin improvement and stock optimisation</strong></span></li><li data-end="3101" data-start="3006"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong understanding of <strong data-end="3101" data-start="3032">supply chain dynamics, stock profiling and commercial forecasting</strong></span></li><li data-end="3187" data-start="3102"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Demonstrable leadership capability, with experience developing and motivating teams</span></li><li data-end="3292" data-start="3188"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High levels of numeracy and analytical strength, with confidence using data to challenge and influence</span></li><li data-end="3394" data-start="3293"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience managing senior supplier relationships and <strong data-end="3394" data-start="3349">negotiating complex commercial agreements</strong></span></li><li data-end="3480" data-start="3395"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The ability to balance pace with rigour in a fast-moving, multi-channel environment</span></li><li data-end="3580" data-start="3481"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A proactive, opportunity-led mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve ways of working</span></li><li data-end="3685" data-start="3581"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A collaborative leadership style, underpinned by resilience, integrity and strong commercial judgement</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Apply today to be considered for the position of Trading Manager.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35123</span></p></dd>