Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer)

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

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

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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