Trading Manager
Location: Cork
Type: Full-time | Permanent
A leading retail and wholesale business is seeking a Trading Manager to join its dynamic commercial team in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially savvy professional with a passion for food and a strong understanding of product sourcing, pricing, and supplier management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a defined product portfolio to drive growth, profitability, and market share.
- Develop and execute annual trading plans and category strategies aligned to brand and business objectives.
- Source products of the right quality, at the right price, ensuring excellent availability and value.
- Negotiate supplier terms and manage relationships through Joint Business Plans.
- Lead own-brand product sourcing in collaboration with development teams.
- Monitor and optimise margins, pricing, and product performance.
- Track food trends and develop consumer-relevant offers across retail formats.
- Support retail implementation and lead cross-functional commercial projects.
About You:
- 3+ years' experience in a commercial trading, buying or procurement role (retail/FMCG preferred).
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
- Passion for food and knowledge of current food and market trends.
- Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive, well-organised, and results-oriented.
- Degree or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the Irish and/or UK grocery sector is an advantage.
Why Join?
Be part of a respected, growth-oriented company where you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact. Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, performance, and career development.
