Trader (Grocery)

Rise Resourcing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is confidentially seeking a Trader / Category Specialist in Greater Manchester. This key role involves maximizing commercial returns, managing supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and monitoring category performance. Successful candidates should have proven experience in category management within Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG sectors, alongside outstanding negotiation and communication skills. If you're driven and self-motivated, apply for this strategic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG sectors.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to take full ownership of a category.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial representative for the product category.
• Manage and negotiate pricing and promotional terms.
• Monitor sales, margin, stock, and terms income performance.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Performance Monitoring

Market Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stock Optimization

Job description

We are confidentially recruiting for a high-impact Trader / Category Specialist on behalf of a highly successful, established client in the Wholesale / Distribution sector.

Overview

This position is crucial for maximizing commercial returns across a key product category. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive category plan that leverages the business’s significant scale.

Key Areas of Focus

• Supplier Relationship Management: Acting as the primary commercial representative for your category, developing productive and results-oriented partnerships with suppliers.
• High-Stakes Negotiation: Successfully managing and negotiating pricing, promotional discounts, and trading terms to secure the most favorable commercial outcomes.
• Commercial Performance: Diligently monitoring category performance (sales, margin, stock, and terms income) to exceed agreed-upon business targets.
• Market Strategy: Constantly analysing the market, competitor activities, and emerging trends to identify and execute new sales and profit opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborating effectively with internal functions and external buying groups to align commercial strategies and resolve supply chain issues.
• Availability and Stock Optimization: Ensuring maximum product availability while providing guidance to junior team members on optimal stock holding.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this position, you must be a driven, self-motivated professional with proven success in a commercial trading environment.

• Demonstrable working knowledge and successful category management experience within the Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG (Food / Drink) sector.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills with a track record of delivering superior commercial deals.
• A strong ability to take full ownership of a category, ensuring your commercial endeavours align perfectly with company goals.
• Experience successfully influencing and collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

We are managing the initial stages of this recruitment confidentially. If you are a high-performing trader looking for your next strategic move in the Greater Manchester area, we encourage you to apply.