Head Office
Trading Manager

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.

Whether you’re in procurement, digital, marketing or finance, there’s a role here for you.

As a Trading Manager, you will be responsible for delivering sales and profit targets for your category, through the development and delivery of a Trading Plan.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds.Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm.Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you.

With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for delivering the sales and profitability targets for your category
  • Work with your Category Manager to develop a 2 year Category Strategy utilising market and customer insights that delivers profitable sales and market share growth
  • Propose tactical plans and trading activity to create a 12 month trading plan for your category. Negotiate promotional support with suppliers and action approved activity
  • Identify and propose remedial action on any shortfalls in delivery of KPIs within the trading plan.
  • Identify and secure negotiation opportunities and agree trading terms with suppliers
  • Be constantly aware of channel trading plans and work cross functionally to optimise activity for your category
  • Ensure you have a strong competitive awareness, tracking market insights and competitor pricing positions and use these to inform trading plans
  • Use product, customer and market knowledge to highlight trends and identify local market product requirements and opportunities.
  • Work with the Category Manager to set retail pricing for your category within the pricing framework
  • Work with the Kingfisher Group and ‘local suppliers’ to develop and innovate our range proposition
  • Manage range changes including any required exit strategies
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to various areas of the business to secure support and engagement
  • Involvement in financial budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Be aware of commercial planning schedules and ensure all deadlines are planned for and met. This will include, for example, completing nomination templates, and supporting with proofing and re-pricing activity.

Required skills & experience

  • Retail Trading experience, either as a buyer or similar
  • Clear understanding of how to develop and deliver commercial concepts
  • Customer focused
  • Understanding of all sales channels
  • Strategic sales management, understands seasonality, price perception
  • Clear understanding of financial reporting
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good presentation skills
  • Strong project management / deadline management skills

What’s in it for me?

You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.

Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.

Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.

Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.

Other benefits:

  • Award-Winning Pension Scheme
  • 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
  • Company Bonus up to 20%
  • Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
  • MyGym discounts
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Family leave
  • Retail Trust counselling services
  • Life cover

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

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Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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“Being a multi-channel retailer, we have to work reactively with some of our digital promotions but we also have to plan in advance for printed publications.”
Elizah | Trading Manager
“Starting a new job remotely could be daunting but I can honestly say that everyone I've spoken to had been so friendly and helpful. The experience has been amazing.”
Sarah Davis | Trading Manager
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Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Trading Manager

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
Apply Now