Trading Manager
The Commercial Trading Manager is a pivotal new role at AllPoints Fibre. Joining our commercial planning, strategy and trading team you will play a critical role in driving the commercial success of our full fibre products and services.
We offer a hybrid working environment and can accommodate a 4 day working week in this role. We hope applicants will be open to spending 1-2 days a week in our Reading office.
In this role you will report into our Commercial Strategy, Planning and Trading Director and be responsible for developing and executing trading strategies that maximize revenue, optimize pricing, and enhance profitability.
We are looking for and experienced Trading Manager. The role holder will be required to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and external customers so will demonstrate an affinity towards communicating with impact.
If you are an analytical thinker, able to translate trading insights into plans for success then we would love to chat with you.
More about what you will be doing...
- Develop and Implement Trading Strategies: Formulate and execute effective trading strategies to achieve sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability in line with company objectives.
- Market Analysis and Insights: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and risks. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the senior management team.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), including sales volume, revenue, margin, and market share. Implement corrective actions where necessary to meet targets.
- Commercial Planning: Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to develop commercial plans, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and market needs.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to support commercial initiatives and resolve trading issues.
- Forecasting and Reporting: Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports for senior management, providing clear insights into performance, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
About you:
- Experience: Experience in a commercial or trading management role within the telecommunications, broadband, or technology sector. Experience in full-fibre or high-speed internet services is highly desirable.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions. ·
- Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial trading principles, market dynamics, pricing strategies, and financial metrics.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
The benefits at APF...
At AllPoints Fibre, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day to day expenses such as eye care.... we will even pay for you to get a massage!
Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.
Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending.
About us:
Established in 2021, AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network.
APFN is now a leading wholesale provider of full-fibre broadband solutions, dedicated to transforming the digital landscape by delivering ultra-fast, dependable, and affordable internet services to businesses and homes across the UK. We are committed to, providing exceptional customer service, creating innovative products and services and lead of sustainability.
We have set ourselves the goal to become the best place to work, we recognise that our people are at the heart of what we do - join us on our journey to become the UK’s most recommended way to connect!
Next steps
If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forwards to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.
One last thing...
AllPoints Fibre value diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Help us create a secure, inclusive digital world where diversity fuels innovation; your vision, your voice, and your skills have a place here!
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application.
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Flexible
- Yearly salary
- £60,000 - £80,000
Trading Manager
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