Trading Manager

In this Trading Manager role you ensure product availability and smooth promotions across the store. You lead a team to deliver outstanding customer experiences while maintaining safety, legality, and high operational standards. You collaborate with other store departments to keep trading routines efficient and responsive to feedback. The role offers development through a leadership-focused environment and the chance to shape in-store performance at scale. You will step up as Manager in Charge when needed, driving a customer-centric, results-driven culture.

• generous holiday entitlement
• discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in stores
• career progression and Leadership School
• free parking
• pension and life assurance

• Lead the team to deliver market-leading product availability and successful promotions
• Plan and oversee customer-focused shopping experiences and respond to feedback
• Manage shift rotas, attendance, and talent development, including training for flexible cross-department work
• Drive department performance to meet operational and sales targets
• Plan resources, manage daily routines, and build relationships with other store departments
• Ensure safety, compliance, and high operational standards across the store

• Experience leading and supporting a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Ability to run shifts confidently and handle daily trading priorities
• Willingness to step up as Manager in Charge when required
• Strong communication to build and maintain a supportive team
• Active listening and adaptability to customer and colleague feedback
• Practical approach to managing routines, stock availability, safety, and standards

• confident leadership
• clear communication
• active listening
• shift planning and attendance management
• stock availability management
• promotions planning