Trading Manager - Fruit / Fresh Produce

A rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a fresh produce category within a major UK grocery retail environment.Trading Manager - Fruit / Fresh ProduceYorkshire areaPermanentHybrid/onsite pattern: on-site four days per weekPackage: c. 55,000- 65,000 depending on experience + 5.7k cash allowance + bonus + benefitsThe OpportunityWe''re supporting a major UK grocery retailer with multiple Trading Manager vacancies across fresh fruit / produce categories.These are broad category ownership roles, covering the retail proposition, procurement strategy, supplier base, commercial performance and seasonal trading across key produce areas.You will be responsible for how your category performs commercially, how it is positioned for customers, how suppliers are selected and managed, and how seasonal movement, availability, quality, margin and price competitiveness are balanced.The core roles sit across fresh fruit categories, with scope varying by category area. One role may also include retail-side responsibility for a related seasonal grocery category, working closely with a separate specialist procurement team.This is a fast-paced, commercial role where decisions matter quickly. You will work closely with retail, procurement, supplier and grower-facing teams to keep the customer proposition and supply strategy joined up.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the commercial performance of a fresh produce category, balancing sales, margin, availability, value and customer quality.Build ..... full job details .....