Role
Artemis Human Capital are delighted to be assisting our
client, a Top 100 NI business, as they look to recruit a Senior Trading Manager
to help with their continued growth plans across the island of Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FMCG
candidate looking to take the next step in their career and provide Category
leadership within the Commercial function of the business.
Responsibilities
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Full ownership of Category Sales and Margin
performance vs targets
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Effective budget performance monitoring
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Drive profitable category growth through cost of
goods and sell price management.
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Manage and develop range to meet customer demand
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Implement a Wholesale and Retail promotional
strategy to promote value and drive sales in the markets we operate.
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Manage price file accuracy
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Provide Category leadership working with our
Supply Partners and all other stakeholders internal and external
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement and
best practise in “ways of working”
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Liaising and presenting to colleagues in
relation to commercial plans
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Support delivery and implementation of the
annual business plan
Role Description & Person Specification
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Full ownership of the Category strategy and
implementation of all Supplier negotiations, Joint Business Plans with our
supply partners
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Maintain the day to day Commercial activities
including providing detailed analysis statistics to ensure the Category is
delivering it’s KPI’s on value, range, service with our supply partners.
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Providing leadership in managing all stocks with
our Replenishment Team ensuring optimum service levels “best in trade” for our
Retail Partners in all categories
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Effectively communicate with internal and
external stakeholders at all levels
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Ensure the organisation’s People & Culture
policies and procedures are followed
Essential criteria
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5yrs experience in the FMCG sector
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Proven record of driving commercial results
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Experience in large scale business
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Proven knowledge of the Symbol and Wholesale
business
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Change management experience
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Skilled negotiator opposite key branded
suppliers
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Category and range management