Trading and Category Manager

Associate Consultant at The Change Partners

We’re looking for an experienced Trading and Category Manager to join a Tier 1 consumer electronics company.

The Change Partners are working with a leading global consumer brand who are looking for a Trading and Category Manager to join the DTC division. We’re seeking an analytical individual with proven experience in trading/commercial roles, to deliver DTC sales growth through the .com website.

• Own the sales plan for mid‑tier and entry‑level products through the .com website, including owning the pricing and promotional plan.
• Manage and develop the sell‑out platforms (e.g. Trade In) and their contributions to sales.
• Effective management of go‑to‑market for new products through the .com website.
• Drive improvement in channel sales, traffic, conversion, average order value, forecasting, availability and aged stock.
• Own the quarterly planning process, including briefing and delivering the plan through partners and holding them accountable to targets.
• Identify commercial priorities within the category and implement trading governance.

• Experience in an eCommerce Trading/Commercial role in a multichannel retailer, including proven experience with forecasting and promotional planning.
• Someone with a strong understanding and delivery of key financial numbers.
• Analytical, with the ability to digest complex data sets.
• A self‑starter with ambition to grow and develop in the role and team.
• Strong problem‑solving capability with the ability to achieve results through others.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office per week.

URGENT:
Interviews commencing imminently. Please apply below with your CV if you’re interested.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Strategy/Planning and Project Management

Industries:
Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment and Technology, Information and Media