Trading Manager - The Warehouse, Waipapa

The Warehouse; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Career development opportunities

Benefits

Job summary

The Warehouse in New Zealand seeks a Trading Manager to lead in-store customer experience and manage shopfloor and stockroom activity. You’ll drive the trading plan, ensure promotions are rotated to the front, and uphold merchandising standards to deliver value for the local community.

You will report to the Store Manager as part of the store leadership team, recruiting and coaching staff while upholding health and safety and audit standards. A right to work in NZ is required.

Qualifications

• Proven big-box retail management experience or strong leadership experience in another industry.
• Knowledge of promotional execution, planograms, space allocation and visual merchandising standards is advantageous.
• Understanding of traffic management plans.
• Experience adhering to audit standards and health and safety standards.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to lead through change and deliver results.
• Passion for customer service and team development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the trading plan, ensuring seasonal stock and key promotions are rotated to the front and displayed correctly.
• Follow planograms and keep merchandising standards high.
• Ensure excellent merchandising, availability and pricing integrity standards.
• Recruit, coach and develop your team.
• Be the example on health and safety and audit standards.
• Keep the stockroom organized and stock rotated for night fill success.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Customer service

Communication

Planogram execution

Health and safety

Job description

Welcome to Warehouse Country

At The Warehouse, we've been helping Kiwis get more out of life since 1982. What started as an idea in New Zealand's first red shed has grown into one of the country's most recognisable retail brands, serving communities from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

Company Description

Welcome to Warehouse Country

At The Warehouse, we've been helping Kiwis get more out of life since 1982. What started as an idea in New Zealand's first red shed has grown into one of the country's most recognisable retail brands, serving communities from Kaitaia to Invercargill. We're proud to be part of everyday Kiwi life, making the things people need and want more affordable, while supporting our communities and caring for the environment. If you're a confident retail leader who thrives on leading teams, delivering results, and creating great customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

As the Trading Manager, you’ll play a key role in our customers in store experience. You’ll lead everything shopfloor and stockroom related ensuring our store is well-presented, and ready to serve the needs of our local community.

Working as part of the store leadership team and reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll:

• Deliver the trading plan, ensuring seasonal stock and key promotions are being rotated to the front of store and displayed correctly
• Follow planograms and keep merchandising standards high
• Ensure excellent merchandising, availability and pricing integrity standards
• Recruit, coach and develop your team
• Be the example when it comes to health and safety and audit standards
• Keep the stockroom organized and stock rotated and stored in appropriate locations to setup the night fill team for success.

From seasonal promotions to everyday essentials, you will be key in ensuring customers can find great value throughout Warehouse Country.

Note for this position you must have valid right to work in New Zealand at the time of applying.

Qualifications

We’re looking for an ambitious and capable leader who can confidently interpret and execute plans, communicate effectively and motivate others.

You’ll Bring

• Proven big-box retail management experience or strong leadership experience in another industry
• Knowledge of promotional execution, planograms, space allocation and visual merchandising standards is advantageous
• An understanding of traffic management plans
• Previous experience adhering to audit standards and health and safety standards
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• The ability to lead through change and deliver results
• A passion for customer service and team development

Additional Information

When you join The Warehouse, you’re joining a business that’s proudly Kiwi, deeply connected to its communities, and committed to helping customers get more out of life.

In Return, You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary
• Fantastic team member benefits and discounts
• Career development opportunities within one of New Zealand’s largest retail groups
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in your local community

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