Job Description:

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 stakeholders

This 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 management

If 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 Scheme

This 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.

BH35646