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Trading Manager – The Market Street Grocer
At Morrisons
The Role
At Morrisons, we’re proud to be The Market Street Grocer. We don’t just move boxes; we’re food makers and shopkeepers with a rich British heritage.
As a Trading Manager, you won’t be stuck behind a desk. You’ll be the commercial driving force right out on the shop floor, ensuring your departments look spectacular and our customers feel right at home.
Reporting into the Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of:
- Trade execution
- Commercial performance
- Stock management
Your main objective? To ensure every aisle is beautifully presented, fully stocked, while coaching your team to deliver the friendly, helpful service that keeps our regulars coming back week after week.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Execution
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Lead with Passion & Purpose
- Inspire, coach, and develop a team of team leaders and colleagues.
- Foster a positive, mission-driven culture.
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Drive Commercial Excellence
- Maximise sales through:
- Striking visual merchandising
- Seasonal planning and promotions
- Ensuring peak stock availability and rotation.
- Meet sales targets and monitor waste and shrinkage closely.
- Maximise sales through:
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Manage Operations & Budgets
- Take full ownership of:
- Sales targets
- Stock control and turnover
- Labour and operational budgets.
- Ensure efficient stock control to meet demand cycles.
- Take full ownership of:
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Ensure Legal & Safe Trading
- Maintain strict compliance with:
- Trader protection legislation
- Health & safety regulations
- Food hygiene standards.
- Maintain strict compliance with:
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Put Customers First
- Be the visible, welcoming face of the store.
- Foster a clean, efficient, and customer-centric shopping environment.
About You
You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or commercial environment and have a robust understanding of how to run a profit-driven operation. This role demands:
✔ Proven Leadership
- Experience managing teams, delegating responsibilities and bringing out the best in people.
- Ability to stand out during peak operations and set the energy for your team.
✔ Commercial Acumen
- Strong ability to read sales and trade reports
- Hands-on approach to stock rotation and waste reduction
- Drive towards slippage elimination and cost savings.
✔ Hands-On & Ready
- Love the breathless conditions of the shop floor
- Willing to lead by example during peak activity levels.
✔ Effective Communicator
- Thrive in relationship-driven environments, with people at all levels.
- Build and maintain strong team collaboration.
About Morrisons
We’re a team of over 90,000 down-to-earth people who stand out through genuine passion for our customers and communities.
Not just a supermarket chain:
- The UK’s second-largest food manufacturer.
- Full supply chain ownership means diverse, growth-oriented career paths for every team member.
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Perks & Benefits
Together, we reward dedication with brilliant benefits:
💡 Competitive Salary
- Discussed early in the hiring process to reflect your experience.
🛒 Exclusive Shopping Benefits
- 15% staff discount on your purchases
- 10% discount for nominated family or friends.
⏰ Work & Life Balance
- 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
⚡ Career & Leadership Development
- Access to Morrisons Leadership School programme.
- Skills that can take you further, both within Morrisons and beyond.
🏥 Health & Pension
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private healthcare coverage.
👨👩👧👦 Family Support
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave for all employees.
💰 Rewards & Recess
- My Morrisons Rewards scheme providing discounts, cashback, and exclusive perks on everything from daily necessities to leisure experiences.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Great opportunities await those passionate about delivering British retail at its finest!
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