Trading Lead

Job title:

Trading Lead

Company

The Very Group

Job description

Job Description:Internal use only – Grade EAbout usWe are and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.About the teamThe Fashion, Sports & Home Trade Marketing team is a dynamic group in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working alongside a collaborative and agile team to bring innovative ideas to life; seeking new ways to improve the customer journey, reacting to trade, supporting performance, and building onsite plans to launch events and campaigns. You’ll act as a bridge between category, marketing, and other departments, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration across the business.About the roleYour role will be to develop and deliver category trading plans across FSH to engage & drive growth, bringing together all elements within the Trading calendar & aligning strategic partner brands. The role requires constantly analysis of online trading data to review and recommend actions for the best customer journey, ensuring we continue to put the customer at the heart of our decision making processes.The role requires ownership of relevant category information for monthly commercial reviews and feeding back insight into key trading meetings & stakeholders cross functionally.

• Reviewing, developing and delivering activity plans

• Analysing online trading data to review and recommend actions to drive growth across key digital metrics (traffic, click through, conversion) – using data to drive efficiencies

• Improving onsite conversion of links, product & campaigns

• Leading in key weekly & monthly trading meetings ensuring the customer onsite journey is representative of Category plans & competitor activity

• Collating and managing the category trading calendar with the support of Trading Manager including key customer moments, ensuring priorities are aligned to wider business strategy and delivery of key initiatives.

• Deputising for Trade manager in dept store weekly meetings ensuring the FSH share of voice on site is represented

• Developing a strong understanding of key competitors in the FSH market, whilst making suggestions to adapt & change plans in season

• Analysing sales, budgets and customer changing needs and suggest plan adjustments accordingly

• Supporting in building and delivering category plans which align to TVG strategy, managing the end-to-end process

• Lead a team of marketing executives to deliver all plans on time to industry leading standards

About youWe’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Trading Lead to join our fast-paced team. You’ll have a good balance of being a strong strategic thinker whilst being passionate about creative innovation; not afraid to challenge the status quo and think outside the box. Your ability to analyse data and spot opportunities will be crucial in delivering category trading plans.You will have a proven track record of successfully building and maintaining strong working relationships with external strategic brand partners. You will have experience leading a team in a high-energy area.Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out

• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays

• Udemy learning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be found

How to applyPlease note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.What happens next?Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:1st stage – An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.If you’d like to know more about our interviews, you can find out .Equal opportunitiesWe’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Expected salary

Location

Speke, Merseyside – Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:54:29 GMT

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