Trading Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Trading Manager to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio. This role involves driving growth and profitability through strategic range management and collaborative efforts across departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in buying or trading teams and strong data analysis skills. This position offers a flexible working environment and significant progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Leading benefits package

Opportunity to join an industry leader

Qualifications

• Experience working within a buying/trading team managing categories or product portfolios.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial results in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent negotiation and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of product ranges and category plans.
• Conduct regular range reviews informed by market research and consumer insights.
• Drive collaboration across departments to ensure engagement and execution of the category strategy.
• Develop seasonal supply plans anticipating demand peaks and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to boost customer loyalty.

Skills

Buyer

Food

Trading Manager

Purchasing

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you commercially driven, consumer-focused, and passionate about bringing winning products to market?

I am recruiting for a talented Trading Manager to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio, driving growth, profitability, and brand consistency through strategic range management and insight-led decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our product strategy, working cross-functionally to deliver a compelling, competitive offer that resonates with customers and reflects the latest market and consumer trends.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Leading benefits package
• Opportunity to join an industry leader, with huge progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of product ranges and category plans, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, market demand, and profit objectives.
• Conduct regular range reviews using best-practice category management principles, informed by market research, consumer insights, retailer feedback, and supplier innovation.
• Drive collaboration across departments, including Sales, Marketing, Store Design, HR, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Retailers, to ensure full engagement and execution of the category strategy.
• Develop seasonal supply plans that anticipate demand peaks and troughs, ensuring availability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to boost customer loyalty, enhance the shopper experience, and maximise category performance.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a buying / trading team with responsibility for managing categories or product portfolios
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Proven track record of delivering commercial results in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent Negotiation & Numeracy skills
• Excellent working knowledge Microsoft package in particular Excel

How to apply and additional information

Full salary and package details will be discussed upon application.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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Skills

• Buyer
• Food
• Trading Manager
• Purchasing