Trade Planning Manager

We are seeking a Trade Planning Manager to help bring Co-op's trade plans, promotional activity, and customer proposition to life across FRTS (Federal Retail Trading Services).

In this role, you will work in a hybrid way, splitting your time between home and either visiting our suppliers or coming into the office at least three times a week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Shaping and delivering the FRTS trade plan, using customer, trading, and performance insights to identify opportunities and priorities
• Creating engaging seasonal campaigns, promotional activity, and multi-category propositions that support growth across the FRTS network
• Managing the FRTS activity calendar, ensuring plans are coordinated, delivered on time, and focused on the biggest opportunities
• Working with independent societies to increase engagement with promotions, planograms, and key trading initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues from across Commercial, Marketing, Communications, and Customer teams to deliver activity that lands brilliantly for partners and customers
• Managing and continually improving the FRTS website and partner communications, helping create the best possible experience for independent societies
• Reviewing performance, gathering feedback, and using insights to continuously improve future activity and events
• Building strong relationships with independent societies, supporting them to successfully implement Co-op initiatives and make the most of commercial opportunities

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in trade planning, proposition, commercial, category, customer marketing, or a similar role within food retail
• A good understanding of how events, promotions, and customer propositions come together from planning through to execution
• The ability to turn data and insights into clear actions and recommendations
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate across different teams
• A proactive and organised approach, with a passion for creating great customer experiences and continuously improving how things are done

In terms of benefits, you can expect:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Stream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn