Trading Manager - Biscuits

Are you an experienced commercial trader with a passion for delivering growth, building strategic supplier partnerships, and bringing great products to millions of customers? We're looking for a Trading Manager to join our Impulse team at Asda. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important category, working with some of the UK's best-loved brands and leading suppliers to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. As a Trading Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that outperform the market, maximise commercial performance, and ensure customers receive exceptional value. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Insights, while building strong relationships with external suppliers to drive mutual growth.

Responsibilities

Owning the end-to-end trading performance of the Biscuits category, delivering sales, profit and market share growth; Developing and executing category plans that meet customer needs and support Asda's wider commercial strategy; Leading negotiations with suppliers to secure the best commercial outcomes across pricing, promotions, product range and investment; Managing and optimising category P&L performance, balancing customer value with commercial returns; Analysing market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to identify growth opportunities; Building strong supplier partnerships and delivering joint business plans that support long-term success; Monitoring key commodity movements and market drivers, translating insights into effective trading strategies; Driving cost-to-serve and efficiency programmes with suppliers to support sustainable value for customers; Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative category initiatives and exceptional customer experiences

Requirements

Significant experience in a commercial trading, buying or category management role; Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of delivering commercial results; Experience managing category budgets, sales performance and P&L accountability; Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and market insights into actionable plans; Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels; A customer-first mindset, combined with commercial curiosity and a passion for winning in the market; The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus; Company pension up to 7% matched; Company Car allowance of £5,700; 15% colleague discount in store and online; Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline; Discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas; Asda Allies Inclusion Networks; Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments