Trading Manager

Overview

In this Trading Manager role, you will lead store-wide trading routines to maximise product availability, smooth promotions, and safe, compliant shop floors. Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll develop your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences and meet operational and sales targets. You’ll partner with other departments to keep everyday operations running smoothly while upholding high standards. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced retail environment with a clear focus on service, stock, and profitability.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores
• Employee discount for friends or family
• Career progression opportunities
• In-store cafe or shop floor ranges

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to optimise customer experience and promotions
• Manage shift rotas, attendance, and talent development with training for cross-department flexibility
• Drive department performance and availability against operational and sales targets
• Plan resources and routines, building strong cross-department relationships
• Ensure safety, legal compliance, and consistent stock availability across the store

Key requirements

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to run shifts and manage daily trading priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Active listening and responsiveness to customer and colleague feedback
• Practical approach to managing routines, safety, stock, and standards
• confidence in leadership
• clear communication
• calm under pressure
• customer focus
• team collaboration
• adaptability

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