Franchise Trade Planning and Events Manager

Marks and Spencer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 20%

Annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension and life assurance

Induction and training

M&S Choices portal

Family policies

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Franchise Trade Planning and Events Manager to shape how we engage customers, drive sales growth and deliver standout trading moments across our international Franchise estate.

You will lead the Franchise trade strategy, developing promotional plans and customer-focused events, collaborating with Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing and Trade Planning teams, and turning insight into action to unlock opportunities and maximise performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trade planning, commercial planning or retail trading.
• Strong ability to translate data, insights and market trends into actionable strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering promotional campaigns or events.
• Excellent partner management and influencing skills across functions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Franchise trade plan to drive sales growth.
• Create promotional campaigns and trading events to differentiate the brand.
• Lead seasonal and peak trading strategies across the year.
• Analyse trading results and customer behaviour to optimise activity.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing and Trading teams for flawless execution.

Skills

Franchise trade planning

Commercial planning

Retail trading

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Job description

All the details

At M&S, we're on a mission to make our Franchise business the most exciting food partner in the convenience channel. As our Franchise Trade Planning and Events Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we engage customers, drive sales growth and deliver standout trading moments across our international Franchise estate.

Reporting to the Head of Franchise, you'll develop and implement the Franchise trade strategy, creating innovative promotional plans, seasonal campaigns and customer-focused events that differentiate M&S in the market. Working closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing and Trade Planning teams, you'll use data, insight and commercial thinking to unlock new opportunities and maximise performance.

We're looking for someone who combines critical thinking with strong delivery, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is passionate about turning insight into action.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Develop and deliver the Franchise trade plan, using customer, market and trading insights to drive sales growth and commercial performance.
• Create and implement compelling promotional campaigns and trading events that increase customer engagement and establish clear market differentiation.
• Lead seasonal and peak trading strategies, ensuring Franchise maximises performance across key commercial events throughout the year.
• Analyse trading results and customer behaviour to evaluate campaign effectiveness and shape future activity plans.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing and Trading teams to ensure magnificent execution of key initiatives.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven experience in trade planning, commercial planning or retail trading, with a strong background of driving sales and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data, insights and market trends into actionable strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering promotional campaigns, seasonal events or customer-focused trading initiatives.
• Excellent partner management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple business functions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger, helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application.