Trading Manager

THE BODY SHOP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ethical beauty brand in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to drive profitable omnichannel growth. The ideal candidate must have over 4 years of experience in a commercial trading position, and will be responsible for analyzing market activities, managing online trading plans, and guiding direct reports. This role offers opportunities for team leadership and collaboration within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Commercial Trading Position or similar role.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing trading operations.
• Experience managing UK Stores or Ecommerce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable omnichannel growth within the UK Market.
• Analyze market trading and customer acquisition across channels.
• Manage clearance of aged stock and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused mindset

Leadership skills

Creativity

Job description

The Body Shop

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

Reporting into the UK Head of Trading, the purpose of this role is to drive profitable omnichannel growth within the UK Market. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will plan, implement and evaluate all commercial activities including promotional plans and stock clearance

- Analyses and manages market trading and customer acquisition across multiple channels within financial and customer goals to deliver the annual KPIs

- Prepares and presents trading analysis, and supports the event planning and post wrap-up analysis and category focussed analysis to support trading

- Analyses the Omnichannel Trading Plan, identifying opportunities and risks to KPIs

More about the role

Manages the discontinuation and sell out of aged stock through clearance channels in a profitable way, collaborating with teams to plan and forecast sale periods

Supports Digital meetings where required

Proactively analyses and adjusts the online trading plan to deliver EBIT whilst maintaining an omnichannel message

Delves into promotional analysis to ensure that POS offers deliver specific objectives and that learnings are continually shared

Utilises the Ecommerce forecast to support the DC shipping schedule particularly around peak periods

What we look for

Customer-led, creative and analytical with a hands-on approach

Iterative mentality, ability to challenge the status-quo

Ability to oversee, train and guide direct reports supporting their development

Ability to deputise for Head of Trading where necessary

4+ years in a Commercial Trading Position or similar role

Proven experience deputizing and leading teams

Preferable experience managing UK Stores / Ecommerce

Talent Drivers

Purpose

Personal Conduct

Leadership

Collaborative Skills

Commerciality