Trading Executive

Trading Executive Bury, North West England, England

JD Sports
Full Time Bury, North West England, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Established in 2000, size? has since evolved into one of the most influential, leading streetwear brands that represent a community connected by fashion, music, sport and art. From supplying our customers with all of the finest brands in footwear, apparel and accessories from across the globe for over two decades, the size? brand has grown to include its roster of highly sought-after worldwide exclusive product releases - including collaborations with Nike, adidas Originals, New Balance, Reebok and many more.

From showcasing and celebrating all things streetwear and the cultures that influence it through size?collections; to working directly with some of the UK's most creative universities through size?syllabus, the size? franchises have evolved over the years to help play a core role in connecting us to our customers.


Role overview:

Working with the Trading manager, this role will drive activities to achieve sales, GPV and EBIT targets for our Multichannel business (digital channels and in-store devices). Working with the Buying & Merchandising team to ensure appropriate planning of the sales and that the plan is then delivered.

Responsibilities:

Create the weekly trading summary and daily progress updates.

Review previous week's performance and propose and agree actions for the week.

Review daily sales identifying areas of weakness, proposing, and taking action to increase sales and ensuring optimal stock availability at all times.

Tracking, reporting, and recommending solutions for slow sellers.

Suggesting markdown and promotional events in line with brand strategy and tracking performance and reporting on successes and missed opportunities.

Propose stories and sign off products selected by the Merchandisers to feature on mailers. Check mailers & get sign off from buyers before they are sent.

Propose features and sign off products selected by Merchandiser to promote on the site.

Review stores best sellers to promote the best of the store's lines.

Review merchandising rules to promote products and maximise sales.

Review V&M pack and New In list ensuring the site is representative of key store activity.

Working with the Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive online range is potentialised through the season.

Refine and optimise merchandising activity by analysing traffic and sales data to improve overall effectiveness across categories.

Reporting on key metrics as and when required to include - Availability %, weeks cover, stockholding, sell thru, margin, sales and returns reporting.

Establish working relationships with divisional Buying & Merchandise teams.

Work closely with all Multi-Channel functions across Digital Marketing functions, Content, Social and Copywriting.


Role objectives and KPI's:

Drive trading to agreed plans.

Implement and apply good practice.

Train, develop and motivate team.

Build strong relationships with B&M team.

Identify opportunities.

Identify threats (current issues) and look to resolve.


Competencies and behaviours:

1.1 Deciding and Initiating Action

2 Supporting and Co-operating

4.3 Analysing

6.3 Following Instructions and Procedures


Skills and Experience:

Highly numerate and strong commercial focus.

Good understanding of Excel. SQL knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.

Good communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills.

Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous.


Training needs to upskill:

Time Management

My Communication 1 & 2

Presentation skills


We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

  • Free parking
  • Incremental Holiday Allowance
  • Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
  • Pension Scheme
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

Trading Executive
JD Sports

www.jdsports.co.uk
Bury, United Kingdom
Régis Schultz
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Sporting Goods Stores
1981
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