Zachary Daniels
Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer)
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Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer) - Home / DIY
Somerset (Head Office) | Hybrid working
Salary up to £65k DOE plus exceptional benefits package
Are you a commercially driven buying professional who thrives on turning strategy into results? Ready to take ownership of a £100m+ category and shape its future? This could be your next big move.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trading Manager to join our client's growing team at their Yeovil Head Office. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for delivering sales and profit targets, building compelling trading plans, and driving real commercial growth.
What you'll be doing:
- Owning sales and profitability targets for your category
- Developing a 2-year category strategy using market and customer insight
- Building and delivering a 12-month trading plan with clear tactical activity
- Negotiating promotional support and trading terms with suppliers
- Identifying risks, spotting opportunities and driving remedial action where needed
- Managing range changes and innovation, working with the wider Group and local suppliers
- Setting pricing within framework and keeping a sharp eye on competitor activity
- Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Presenting plans and performance updates to senior stakeholders
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This is a role for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on trading expertise. You'll be a strong negotiator, customer-focused, commercially astute, and confident working cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail environment.
We're looking for:
- Retail trading experience (Buyer or similar)
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of seasonality & price perception
- Experience across multiple sales channels
- Solid financial reporting knowledge
- Confident negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint capability
- Excellent organisation and deadline management
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If you're someone who takes ownership, thrives on accountability, and enjoys collaborating to achieve shared goals, you'll fit right in.
In return, you'll enjoy a fantastic package including:
- Highly competitive salary
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days)
- Hybrid working
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Buy More Holiday scheme
- EV Car Scheme
- Life cover
- 20% colleague discount
- Discounted healthcare and enhanced family leave
- Loyalty recognition & share save scheme
- In-house training and development
- Access to an award-winning Pension Scheme
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a market-leading retailer where you can truly influence performance, innovation, and growth.
If you'd like to find out more, We'd love to have a confidential conversation.
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