Assistant Commercial Trading Manager - Opticians

Assistant Commercial Trading Manager – Opticians

Boots UK – Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent |
Location: Nottingham |
Employment type: Full‑time

Boots Opticians have an exciting opportunity within the Commercial function for a full‑time Trading Lead, based in our Nottingham Support Office. You will work with teams across the business and our suppliers to activate the commercial plan, supporting our store colleagues in delighting our customers every day.

• Execute the store activation and engagement elements of the trade plan alongside other channels to deliver revenue and profit growth.
• Act as the trading engagement expert, maintaining a clear understanding of the internal communications channels for each business area.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with Marketing, Retail, Buying and Operations to ensure delivery of Commercial team projects to stores.
• Support the delivery of new product launches, promotions and store incentives, owning the planning of these through brands and cross‑functional teams.
• Build and maintain close relationships with retail and store teams to understand their challenges, opportunities and processes, driving continuous improvement and advocacy of commercial priorities.
• Write and present effective communications to engage and energise store team members.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of building effective relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to draw insights from multiple sources to make informed commercial recommendations.
• Highly organised, able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and commercially astute, able to influence and energise at all levels to achieve stakeholder buy‑in.
• A drive to get things right the first time, and experience introducing fresh and innovative ideas.

• Previous experience in a commercial or communication function.
• Preferred benefits: retirement savings plan, discretionary annual bonus, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay, gift card for expecting or adopting parents, flexible benefits scheme (additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes).
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of additional benefits. Boots Rewards offers flexibility to suit you – find out more s/rewards.

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

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