Assistant Trading Manager

Assistant Trading Manager - Ice Cream Location: Cork Contract: Permanent Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change Musgrave is one of Europes most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. As we continue our journey toward becoming Irelands most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Tradingteam as an Assistant Trading Manager for our Ice-Cream Portfolio. Reporting to the Trading Manager, the successful candidate will assume responsibility for optimising the contribution of the assigned portfolio to the profitability and market share position of Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland and our customers. What you'll be doing: Managing the portfolio product range, product quality and category plans to ensure that it reflects market and consumer trends. Managing the sourcing and introduction of own label product in conjunction with the product development teams. With the support of the Trading Manager negotiating the total purchase cost of products for Musgrave and our Retail Partners for the relevant portfolios. Setting wholesale selling prices and monitoring portfolio and product margins to ensure that profitability objectives for both the company and customers are being met. Developing excellent long term relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers and Retail Partners Supporting project development and rollout within the category Management of the Mood brand including supplier management, retailer engagement, product development & strategic planning. What we'er looking for: Have a third level qualification and/or at least 2 years experience operating in a commercial function e.g. Trading, Finance or Supply Chain. Strong commercial acumen, proven analytical skills combined with excellent written and oral communications capabilities are prerequisites. Knowledge of applying category management principles would be an advantage. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build long term stable relationships Sound commercial acumen is essential and strong functional knowledge of the product supply chain would be a distinct advantage. Proven analytical and communication skills and an ability to handle commercial negotiations are required. Why Musgrave: Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact. Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.