Trading Manager

Parkside Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Trading Manager for a 7-month contract in the FMCG/retail sector. You will develop and deliver trading and category strategies across a national product range, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to maximise profitability and drive growth.

Ideal candidates have proven FMCG buying/trading/category experience, strong negotiation, budgeting and analytical skills, and the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within FMCG buying, trading or category management.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills with a track record of delivering commercial results.
• Experience managing product ranges, budgets and promotional activity.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing or developing people.
• Retail or wholesale FMCG experience preferred (BWS).

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering category and trading strategies.
• Managing and negotiating supplier relationships, costs and commercial terms.
• Managing trading budgets and maximising income and profitability.
• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and commercial data to identify opportunities.
• Developing and delivering promotional plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Managing product availability and resolving supply or product issues.
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Managing, coaching and developing a Trading Assistant.
• Supporting projects and identifying opportunities to improve trading performance.

Skills

FMCG buying

Trading

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

People development

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

7-Month Contract | Up to £60,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Trading Manager to join a fast-paced FMCG/retail business on an initial 7-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Buyer, Trading or Category professional who enjoys supplier negotiation, commercial analysis and developing strategies that drive sales and profitability.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing and delivering trading and category strategies across a national product range, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering category and trading strategies.
• Managing and negotiating supplier relationships, costs and commercial terms.
• Managing trading budgets and maximising income and profitability.
• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and commercial data to identify opportunities.
• Developing and delivering promotional plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Managing product availability and resolving supply or product issues.
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Managing, coaching and developing a Trading Assistant.
• Supporting projects and identifying opportunities to improve trading performance.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience within FMCG buying, trading or category management.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills and a track record of delivering commercial results.
• Experience managing product ranges, budgets and promotional activity.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Confidence working with and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing or developing people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A degree or equivalent higher education qualification.

Experience within retail or wholesale FMCG, particularly BWS (Beer, Wine & Spirits), would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Opportunity to make an immediate commercial impact within a busy FMCG trading environment.

If you're an experienced Trading, Buying or Category professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.