Head of Trading at Superdrug

Join us at our Head Office near East Croydon station to make a real difference every day. We are an innovative, trend‑setting retailer that values a customer‑centric, inclusive culture.

About the Role

Location: East Croydon, United Kingdom

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Hybrid working available – 2 days from home, 3 days in office.

Salary: Competitive

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• On a typical day you’ll interact with Chief Commercial Officer, Trading Director, Trading Team, eCommerce, Marketing, Supply Chain and external stakeholders such as key suppliers and potential partners.
• Build a strategic category plan aligned with business direction, driving sales, profitability, customer satisfaction and market share in‑store and online.
• Measure and report performance against budget, optimise plans to grow sales and work closely with the buying team.
• Drive GOBE through the buying team and partner with OB to develop and grow Power Brands.
• Collaborate with marketing to fully execute brand plans.
• Lead supplier negotiations and implement plans that deliver collective objectives.
• Create cohesive merchandising plans that align with other category heads to ensure quality stock, commercial performance and better ranging.

Key Responsibilities

• Passion for Health & Beauty and delivering superior beauty outcomes in a constantly changing landscape.
• Provide focused leadership and clear direction to the team.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and external relationships that keep us ahead of competition.
• Motivate teams and recognise opportunities in outcomes.
• Drive and implement new trends within the category.
• Understand the wider retail dynamics of marketing, insights and online impact.
• Influence potential partners and enhance Superdrug’s positioning.
• Prioritise coaching and development of the right talent.
• Analyse customer behaviour to shape the market.

What You Need To Succeed

• Understanding of current economic situations and potential threats to the market.
• Depth knowledge of market trends, brand positioning and consumer insights.
• Strong experience from a career in retail buying.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, rising to 38 days with length of service (incl. bank holidays).
• Staff discount codes for you and a family member/friend.
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products.
• Hybrid working pattern – 2 days home, 3 days in East Croydon office.
• Company pension matching and bonuses.
• Access to Stream, a money‑management app.
• Learning & Development programmes.
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave and support.
• Part of the A.S. Watson Group – the world’s largest health & beauty retailer.
• Partnership with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.
• Enjoy being part of something special.

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Job Details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Retail