Commercial Trading Manager | Retail | Marks & Spencer | KSA
Al-Futtaim
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 165287
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
Role Overview
The Trading Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating with the Buying and Store teams to enhance cataloging accuracy and stock management through data-driven decisions. This includes regular store visits and active feedback incorporation from store teams to optimize store performance and customer satisfaction in the KSA market.
Key Responsibilities
Store Cataloguing and Seasonal Launches:
Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
Role Overview
The Trading Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating with the Buying and Store teams to enhance cataloging accuracy and stock management through data-driven decisions. This includes regular store visits and active feedback incorporation from store teams to optimize store performance and customer satisfaction in the KSA market.
Key Responsibilities
Store Cataloguing and Seasonal Launches:
- Collaborate with Business Unit teams to streamline cataloguing processes tailored to customer profiles and store grades.
- Act as the primary representative for the KSA market during all seasonal launches, ensuring market-specific needs are addressed.
- Proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities to boost full price sales and margins.
- Oversee the spatial and inventory planning for each store, ensuring optimal product placement and availability.
- Conduct weekly reviews of actual versus planned options, adjusting strategies in real-time to meet market demands.
- Lead weekly trade meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategize on inventory adjustments, and optimize overall trade effectiveness.
- Utilize tools like Invent and Tableau to analyze data and make informed decisions that support business objectives.
- Regularly conduct competitive analysis and seasonal SWOT to maintain a competitive edge.
- Stay informed about market trends to adeptly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders including the Merchandising, Planning, Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing teams to ensure collaborative success.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-8 years in retail, with substantial experience in merchandising within the MENA region or with UK/European brands.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Demonstrates a strong customer focus, adept at managing complexity, and excels in a collaborative environment.
- Capable of driving results through engaging leadership and has a proven ability to influence others.
- Commitment to embody M&S’s core values: Inspiration, Innovation, In Touch, and Integrity.
Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
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