Commercial Trading Manager - South Northampton - Michael Page Retail : Job Details

An exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Trading Controller to lead and manage the trading department, based in South Northamptonshire. You will analyse B2B data and market insight to recommend range changes and improvements that ensures the right range offering is available to serve a diverse customer base and drive commercial and range growth across all product categories.

Client Details

Our client is a leading, large-sized organisation with an impeccable reputation and presence across the U.K. With an expansive reach in various industries, they are renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation.

Description

- Lead and manage the overall strategy for product ranges.

- Develop and implement category strategies to drive growth.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

- Analyse market trends to identify growth opportunities.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

- Regularly review performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

**Range Strategy**

- Product Lifecycle

- Complementary Products

- New Product Development (NPD)

- Range Comparison with Competition

**Marketing Strategy**

- Competitor Analysis

- Customer Requirements

**Sales/Channel Strategy**

- Customer Segmentation

- Channels: Direct, Distribution, and Online

**Pricing Strategy**

- Market Pricing

- Competitor Pricing Analysis

Profile

A successful Trading Controller/ Manager should have:

• Proven experience as a Trading Manager, Category Manager, Product Manager, or in a similar (ideally) B2B environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, create reports, and drive decisions based on insights.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically to execute plans effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Generous salary package based on experience.
• Bonus based on business performance.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days to work from home.
• Free parking on site.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Life assurance 5 x salary, pension.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a large organisation.
• An opportunity to shape the business strategy in a prestigious company.

Don't miss this chance to take your career to the next level. Apply today for this position!