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Job Title: UK Head of Trading (9 Month FTC)Date: 30 Oct 2024
Location: Brighton, BNH, GB, BN2 4GL
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Contract Type: Regular/Permanent
The Body ShopThe Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. It's an exciting time to join us as we're under new ownership and recruiting for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous new Head Office in Brighton.
We're looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.
Your role in a nutshellReporting into the Commercial Director, the purpose of this role is to drive profitable omnichannel growth within the UK Market. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will be responsible for all commercial activities:
Analyses and manages market trading and customer acquisition across multiple channels within financial and customer goals to deliver the annual KPIs.Owns and executes the Omnichannel Trading Plan, identifying opportunities and risks to KPIs.Proactively identifies Omnichannel EBIT Risks and Opportunities across the business.Oversees business development through B2B opportunities including gift cards.More about the roleProactively manages the discontinuation and minimisation of aged stock and clearance of excess.
Leads the Weekly Trading meeting and actively drives Commercial involvement in other meetings across the business.
Supports, drives and challenges the re-forecasting of all channels alongside Finance and Digital counterparts.
Evaluates promotion and discount mechanics in terms of effect on customer profitability and flags any conflicts between long- and short-term targets.
Interprets performance in terms of under/over performance by new vs existing customers as a primary lens comfortably matching this up to product and category trend.
What we look forCustomer obsessed: focused on delivering what is right for our customers.Iterative mentality, ability to challenge the status-quo.Ability to oversee, train and guide direct reports supporting their development.Ability to deputise for Commercial Director where necessary.6+ years in a Commercial Trading Position or similar role.Proven experience deputising and leading teams.Preferable experience managing UK Stores / Ecommerce.
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