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 team as an Assistant trading manager. Please note that this is a fixed term contract until end of April 2027 and will require 5 days on site. What youll be doing: Roles & Responsibilities Monitor market and competitor trends to keep your product range aligned with changing customer needs. Work with the category planning team to choose products that are both on trend and meet customer requirements. Review competitor price positioning. Assess current pricing and margin performance. Maximize retailer margins and competitive position within the market Organize events and promotions according to the event calendar and themes, coordinate with suppliers, and evaluate their proposals to confirm they meet the required criteria. Inform suppliers about promotional needs, assess their offers, and negotiate enhancements as necessary. Complete post-promotion analysis to review outcomes. Plan and co-ordinate range of seasonal products to maximize sales and margin opportunity. Ensure range and price relevant to consumer demands including NPD. Ensure that the product and price file is continuously and accurately maintained. Ensure Right First Time with all administration including promotional offers and flyers. Work with the supply chain team and the supplier base to ensure availability products to customers. Ensure that inbound service levels are on target Develop JBP plans for key suppliers within your categories. Involvement in and conclusion of annual terms negotiations with key suppliers. Provide ongoing support to business units by conducting regular site visits. Foster brand growth by establishing effective working relationships with sales teams and key customers. What were looking for: Essential Education & Experience Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing / negotiation skills Proven track record and Min. 2 years experience within the FMCG Retail, Convenience or Foodservice Trade working within a Trading / Buying environment. Educated to degree level. Ability to prioritise workload and differentiate between urgent and important tasks and stay calm under pressure. Skills: PC literate in Microsoft applications including Power Point, Word & Excel. Excellent communication skills What we offer: 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. 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.