Strategic Trading Manager, Global Meal Solutions

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension up to 7% matched

Company car allowance £5,700

15% colleague discount

Job summary

Asda is seeking a commercially astute Trading Manager to lead the International Meal Solutions category from Asda House, Leeds, in a hybrid role. You will shape strategy, own category performance, and work with suppliers to deliver growth in global flavours and convenient meals across the UK.

You'll drive end-to-end trading, oversee P&L, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise pricing, promotions and range. This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Trading, Buying, Category Management, or Commercial role within retail or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, pricing strategy, and category economics.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a track record of supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end trading performance for the International Meal Solutions category, delivering sales, profit and market share growth.
• Develop and execute category strategies in response to trends and opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, promotions, range and investments.
• Build supplier partnerships and joint business plans for sustainable growth.
• Manage category P&L and use data-led decisions to optimise outcomes.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Operations to deliver plans.
• Drive cost-to-serve improvements while maintaining a compelling customer offer.

Skills

Trading experience

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Resilience

Job description

Asda is seeking a commercially astute Trading Manager to lead the International Meal Solutions category from Asda House, Leeds, in a hybrid role. You will shape strategy, own category performance, and work with suppliers to deliver growth in global flavours and convenient meals across the UK.

You'll drive end-to-end trading, oversee P&L, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise pricing, promotions and range. This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving retail environment.