Trading Manager

SF Recruitment have partnered with a growing organisation in Coventry (CV7) who are looking to recruit a Trading Manager on a permanent basis. Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday hybrid (3 days at home 2 in the office) Salary: up to £60,000 Responsibilities will include: To effectively use the 4 levers of Price, Product, Place, and Promotion to achieve budget expectations. Work with the Category Managers and Buyers to improve product life cycle management and ensure stock valuation is kept within budgeted levels. To act as a senior point of contact with suppliers and to be comfortable in negotiating increased supplier revenue, improved trading terms and promotional support from suppliers. Work closely with Head of Trading and Digital Marketing to support category growth and to maximise opportunities on the web. Work closely with the digital team to coordinate the flow of activities from trading through to the digital team to maximise the commercial opportunity of promotions, new products and new brand launches To manage the communication to sales channels for new brands and new products and be part of the NPD matrix team. In the absence of the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing cover any meetings and priority tasks where possible to maintain the efficiency of the department. Carry out any other duties, within reason, as defined by the Head of Trading and Digital Marketing. Active product life cycle management and reduction of obsolete and slow-moving stock. ..... full job details .....