Senior Trading Manager NEW

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Senior Trading Manager – Fast-growing UK-based fashion retailer

Salary – Upto 60k + Benefits
Location – Peterborough

Zachary Daniels are partnered with a fast-growing UK-based fashion retailer operating across both ecommerce and physical retail, with a strong multi-brand portfolio and an expanding international presence. The business has built a reputation for serving an underserved fashion audience with trend-led, accessible collections and a highly engaged customer base.
Over the past few years, the company has experienced significant growth across revenue, ecommerce and market share, consistently outperforming wider retail trends. Recent industry reports have highlighted the brand as one of the fastest-growing fashion retailers in the UK, driven by strong digital performance, customer loyalty and continued expansion into new categories and acquisitions.

The Role:

Our client is looking for a commercially focused Senior Trading Manager to lead trading performance across key product categories and digital channels. This role will play a critical part in driving sales, profitability and customer engagement through strategic trading decisions, stock optimisation and promotional planning. The Senior Trading Manager will work cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising and Marketing teams to maximise commercial performance and deliver sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the overall ecommerce trading strategy to maximise online sales, revenue growth and margin performance
• Analyse sales data, customer behaviour and market trends to drive informed commercial decisions
• Monitor and optimise product performance across categories to improve conversion, profitability and customer demand fulfilment
• Manage stock levels and inventory performance to balance availability while reducing markdown and overstock risk
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, seasonal trading activity and revenue-driving initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising and Marketing teams to align trading strategies and commercial priorities
• Identify opportunities for growth across ecommerce channels, customer segments and product categories
• Drive continuous improvement across trading operations, reporting and performance optimisation
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing ecommerce trading team
• Set clear KPIs, performance targets and operational objectives across the trading function
• Foster a commercially driven, collaborative and performance-focused culture within the team
• Support ongoing digital growth initiatives and contribute to the wider ecommerce strategy.

About You:

• Proven experience in ecommerce trading, digital trading or commercial trading leadership roles
• Strong background in sales forecasting, trading analysis and data-led decision making
• Excellent understanding of ecommerce performance drivers including website sales, conversion optimisation and customer journey performance
• Experience managing stock planning, inventory optimisation and multi-channel retail operations
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams
• Commercially focused mindset with the ability to balance sales growth and profitability
• Experience using ecommerce, trading and inventory planning tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working cross-functionally

Why Apply:

• Join a rapidly growing ecommerce and retail business with strong investment in digital growth and commercial innovation
• Opportunity to lead trading strategy within a high-volume online retail environment
• Play a key role in driving revenue growth, profitability and customer engagement across multiple product categories
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence key commercial decisions across the business
• Be part of a fast-paced, data-driven culture where trading performance and innovation are highly valued
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing and Ecommerce teams
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear progression and leadership opportunities

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