Trading Assistant

Musgrave Group Plc; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (Work Smart)

Career development opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Trading Assistant to provide administration support to a group of Trading Managers in a hybrid Belfast-based role. You will collate, verify and present information, manage data and communicate with suppliers, retailers and internal customers.

Key tasks include processing data accurately, resolving pricing queries, maintaining data quality and supporting promotional activities. A strong eye for detail and the ability to work to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of administration / data input.
• Experience working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy of output.
• 1 year experience working in a busy working environment.
• Experience of using databases and working with high volumes of data.
• A-level or 3rd level qualification (business or commercial related) is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Collation, verifying and presentation of information.
• Timely and accurate processing of data.
• Gather, coordinate and maintain all key trading information from suppliers or any source for designated trading managers.
• Pass accurate paperwork to Price File team for processing.
• Proactive resolution of supplier pricing queries/range cleansing.
• Build effective cross functional relationships to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to company policy and calendar deadlines.
• Act as focal interface on behalf of trading for retailer related activity/outputs.
• Collation of retailer bulletin information and communications as required.
• CRM query resolution from inception to conclusion on behalf of Trading Managers on all product and services queries.
• Analyse, review and suggest improvement to ways of working to reduce CRM queries.
• Work effectively with Trading Managers to ensure smooth running of promotional activities and the transfer of key data.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Can-do attitude

Change embracement

Education

A-level or higher (business or commercial related)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Databases

Job description

Full-Time Temporary Contract - running until the end of December 2026

Dargan Drive, Belfast, Hybrid - working 3 days on-site

Join Our Family at Musgrave

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

The role:

Reporting to the Trading Manager, the trading assistant will be responsible for providing administration support to a group of Trading Managers.

Day to day the role will include the collation, verifying and presentation of information to a set deadline and set standard, ensuring great attention to detail. This role will support a group of Trading Managers and will involve interfacing with suppliers, retailers and internal customers.

What you’ll be Doing

Collation, verifying and presentation of information

Timely and accurate processing of data

Gather, coordinate and maintain all key trading information from suppliers or any other source on behalf of designated trading managers.

Pass accurate paperwork to Price File team for processing.

Proactive resolution of supplier pricing queries/range cleansing

Build effective cross functional relationships to enhance service delivery

Ensure adherence to company policy and calendar deadlines

Act as focal interface on behalf of trading for retailer related activity/outputs

Collation of retailer bulletin information and communications as required

CRM query resolution from inception to conclusion on behalf of Trading Managers on all product and services queries.

Analyse, review and suggest improvement to ways of working to reduce CRM queries

Work effectively with Trading Managers to ensure smooth running of promotional activities and the transfer of key data

What we’re looking for

Previous experience of administration / data input

Experience working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy of output

1 year experienceworking in a busy working environment

Experience of using databases and working with high volumes of data

Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to develop and maintain cross functional working relationships

Can do attitude with the ability to embrace change

Nice to have

Previous administration experience within a trading or retail environment

A-level or 3 rd level qualification (business or commercial related

Career Development:

With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment:

Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus:

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus:

Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy

Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.