Head of Trading - Retail FMCG

Head of Trading | Retail (FMCG) | Leicester 🚨

We're excited to be partnering with a leading value retailer to recruit a Head of Trading for their established team based in Leicester. This is a pivotal leadership role, driving commercial performance across key categories in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This opportunity is best suited to a senior commercial leader with a strong retail FMCG background, who thrives on delivering sales, margin and customer value.

🔍 The Role:

Lead and deliver the overall trading strategy across multiple product categories
Drive sales, margin, stock turn and profitability across the business
Oversee pricing, promotions and range planning to ensure a strong value proposition
Use data, insight and market trends to inform key commercial decisions
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive cost efficiencies and innovation
Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, supply chain and marketing teams
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing trading/buying team✅ About You:

Proven experience in a senior trading/buying leadership role within retail
Strong FMCG experience is essential
Track record of delivering commercial growth in a value or high-volume retail environment
Highly commercial with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capability
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business📍 Location: Leicester (office-based)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you can truly influence strategy, lead a team and make a significant commercial impact.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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