Trading Planning Manager
London
Buyagift – Trading /
Permanent /
Hybrid
About us:
Buyagift and Red Letter Days are the UK’s leading gift experience provider. Our core focus is to deliver happiness to our customers, suppliers, team and retail partners, we aim to do this by providing industry leading products. The iconic Red Letter Days brand was added to our portfolio in November 2017, and we are extremely proud to be part of the Moonpig Group since July 2022.Our people are a fundamental driver of our success. We place great importance on nurturing exceptional people as we firmly believe that our competitive advantage stems from the capabilities and potential of our workforce. Our People team helps to drive those efforts across the business.
About Us
Buyagift and Red Letter Days, the UK's leading gift experience provider, are dedicated to delivering happiness through exceptional experiences. As part of the Moonpig Group, we combine industry-leading products with a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
First a bit about the role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Trading Planning Manager to join our dynamic team. The Trading Planning Manager will play a critical role in managing our trade plan, optimising discount and promotion strategies, analysing trade performance, and providing insightful reports on trade, market demand, and customer trends. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of driving sales growth and maximising ROI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the trade plan, ensuring alignment with company objectives and sales targets.
- Implement effective discount and promotion strategies to stimulate sales while maintaining profitability.
- Analyse trade performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Conduct market research to understand customer trends and market demand, informing trade activities.
- Foster close collaboration across cross-functional teams (range, marketing, finance) to ensure alignment and seamless execution of the trade plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of trade promotions and initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to maximise ROI.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on trade performance, market trends, and insights for senior management review.
- Stay abreast of industry developments, the competitive landscape, and emerging trends to inform trade planning strategies.
And now about you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field.
- Ideally 7+ years' proven experience in trade planning, sales analysis, or a similar role within the online retail or leisure industries.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and data analysis tools (experience with Power BI is a plus).
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
More about you:
- You possess a genuine passion for understanding and exceeding customer needs. You are enthusiastic about leveraging customer trends and data to uncover valuable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
- You bring a positive and collaborative spirit to the workplace, fostering a team environment conducive to innovation and success.
- You have a deep interest in data analysis and customer trends. Your natural curiosity compels you to explore data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and enhance trade planning strategies.
- You are a highly effective communicator, able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- You approach trade planning with a strategic mindset, focusing on long-term goals while remaining agile in execution. You possess the ability to connect market trends, customer insights, and business objectives to drive impactful outcomes.
- You are a results-driven individual, motivated by achieving tangible results and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs). You excel at setting ambitious goals, developing actionable plans, and consistently delivering on targets.
Are you ready to join our team and play a key role in shaping our growth strategy? Apply now!
We live by our company core purpose of Delivering Happiness – Amazing People. We only hire amazing people like you, if this is you and if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Our mission
For everyone in the UK to create unique memories that last a lifetime
Our vision
To be the most trusted platform in the UK gift experience market
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and caring culture with amazing people who feel a real sense of belonging. We welcome and celebrate all diverse backgrounds - from working parents who need flexibility with their hours, individuals who are neurodiverse and prefer to work a certain way to those from underrepresented communities. We’re proud to have an employee-led group pushing the agenda on all things inclusive. And we will continue to strive for diversity and that sense of belonging so that each and every one of our team have a safe and comfortable environment in which they can be themselves and thrive at work.
