Biscuits Category Trading Leader

Asda Stores Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Car allowance £5,700

Colleague discount 15%

Wellbeing services (GP, counselling,健康

Employee assistance helpline

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Trading Manager for Biscuits at Asda House, Leeds. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours) focuses on owning trading performance, developing category plans, and leading supplier negotiations to drive sales, profit and market share growth.

The role requires significant commercial trading experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional value in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial trading, buying or category management role.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of delivering commercial results.
• Experience managing category budgets, sales performance and P&L accountability.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and market insights into actionable plans.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end trading performance of the Biscuits category, delivering sales, profit and market share growth.
• Developing and executing category plans that meet customer needs and support Asda's wider commercial strategy.
• Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure the best commercial outcomes across pricing, promotions, product range and investment.
• Managing and optimising category P&L performance, balancing customer value with commercial returns.
• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Building strong supplier partnerships and delivering joint business plans that support long-term success.
• Monitoring key commodity movements and market drivers, translating insights into effective trading strategies.
• Driving cost-to-serve and efficiency programmes with suppliers to support sustainable value for customers.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative category initiatives and exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Trading experience

Negotiation

P&L management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Retail environment

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Trading Manager for Biscuits at Asda House, Leeds. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours) focuses on owning trading performance, developing category plans, and leading supplier negotiations to drive sales, profit and market share growth.

The role requires significant commercial trading experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional value in a fast-paced retail environment.