Trade Planning Manager - Hybrid, Manchester

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Private healthcare

Onsite gym (Manchester HQ)

Store discounts

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Trade Planning Manager to lead the development and delivery of customer-focused trade plans. The role sits within the Trade Planning and Value team and involves coordinating across commercial, category and marketing teams to maximise sales and customer value.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management and a structured, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders, including senior partners.
• Organised approach with strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver quarterly and annual trade plans to drive sales and market share.
• Analyze sales data, customer insights and market trends to shape actions.
• Join category and promo meetings to guide decisions for customers and commercial impact.
• Build compelling promotions with Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Review post-implementation results to learn and improve future plans.
• Ensure trade plans align with Value Framework and are easy for customers to shop.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Organised

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Trade Planning Manager to lead the development and delivery of customer-focused trade plans. The role sits within the Trade Planning and Value team and involves coordinating across commercial, category and marketing teams to maximise sales and customer value.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management and a structured, detail-oriented approach.