Job description
Fantastic opportunity for a Trading Manager to join a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).
This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trading Manager to join a high-performing Trading team in Northern Ireland. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a product portfolio, shape range and pricing strategy, lead supplier negotiations and drive sales, margin and profitability across retail partners.
Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Own Brand and Finance, you will play a key role in delivering compelling product ranges, competitive promotions and innovative solutions aligned to consumer trends.
The Role
You will lead the development and delivery of an effective range and trading strategy for your assigned portfolio, grounded in consumer insight and commercial objectives. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role with significant influence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the product range and category plans for your portfolio
Develop and implement range strategies aligned to brand, customer and profit targets
Review and optimise ranges based on market trends, consumer insight and performance data
Lead seasonal planning to meet demand fluctuations
Develop annual sales, margin and supplier income targets and deliver against budget
Prepare and manage buying and trading plans, including quarterly reviews
Lead supplier negotiations on cost prices, terms, income and promotions
Set and manage wholesale and retail pricing to deliver margin and value objectives
Monitor competitor pricing and promotional activity to maintain market competitiveness
Manage and develop Own Brand products from concept to launch, improving value and margin
Build strong, long-term relationships with suppliers, retailers and internal stakeholders
Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects to deliver category initiatives
Track performance, manage risks and ensure effective execution of plans
The Person
Minimum 2 years' experience in a buying or trading role with category or portfolio responsibility
Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Highly analytical with strong data interpretation and Excel skills
Confident negotiator with excellent numeracy and problem-solving ability
Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working cross-functionally
Well organised, resilient and able to meet targets under pressure
Desirable
Third level qualification in Business, Finance or a related discipline
Category Management experience within food retail or wholesale
Knowledge of the Irish and UK grocery market
Previous people management experience
Why Apply?
Permanent role with strong career development and progression opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing team environment
Opportunity to make a visible commercial impact
Forward-thinking business with a strong focus on innovation and community
For more information on this role please contact Phil Doherty @ Vanrath.
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