Trading Manager

The Body Shop

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. 

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up. 

Your role in a nutshell

Reporting into the UK Head of Trading, the purpose of this role is to drive profitable omnichannel growth within the UK Market. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will plan, implement and evaluate all commercial activities including promotional plans and stock clearance

- Analyses and manages market trading and customer acquisition across multiple channels within financial and customer goals to deliver the annual KPIs​

- Prepares and presents trading analysis, and supports the event planning and post wrap-up analysis and category focussed analysis to support trading

- Analyses the Omnichannel Trading Plan, identifying opportunities and risks to KPIs

More about the role

Manages the discontinuation and sell out of aged stock through clearance channels in a profitable way, collaborating with teams to plan and forecast sale periods​

Supports Digital meetings where required

Proactively analyses and adjusts the online trading plan to deliver EBIT whilst maintaining an omnichannel message

Delves into promotional analysis to ensure that POS offers deliver specific objectives and that learnings are continually shared

Utilises the Ecommerce forecast to support the DC shipping schedule particularly around peak periods

What we look for

Customer-led, creative and analytical with a hands-on approach​

Iterative mentality, ability to challenge the status-quo​

Ability to oversee, train and guide direct reports supporting their development​

Ability to deputise for Head of Trading where necessary​

4+ years in a Commercial Trading Position or similar role​

Proven experience deputizing and leading teams​

Preferable experience managing UK Stores / Ecommerce​

Talent Drivers