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. BH35646