Commercial Manager Trainee - Homeware

Job Description

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ

As part of the Frasers Group Commercial Team, you will manage the product lifecycle, making sure we offer the right product, at the right place and right price, at the right time. Understanding the processes and systems we use to analyse sales data and spot opportunities is key to the role, developing your decision making, communication and product management skills.

You will support new product selection and creation within Homeware, ensuring that these products are accurately added to Frasers’ product portfolio, alongside monitoring the current range that we have within the business. You will work collaboratively to contribute to the delivery of the Homeware department and company sales and profit targets.  

Working with data is a big part of this role so expect to be using Excel regularly and interpreting large data-sets to draw conclusions.

We are looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm for homeware and interiors. You'll be naturally curious about trends, products and customer lifestyles, using your passion to help shape commercially successful ranges.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have fantastic analytical skills, this could be the role for you.

You will:

• Monitor stock position and upcoming orders to ensure products are delivered on time.  
• Support with account management responsibilities such as cancellations, orderbook reconciles, attributes, images etc.  
• Analysing sell through data to spot the biggest opportunities and working with leadership to understand how we can maximise on these.  
• Ensure that our brand product catalogues are as up to date, removing discontinued lines and updating where necessary.
• Analysing the performance of our products and updating budgets accordingly.
• Support the management of relationships with third-party homeware brands, building strong partnerships and maintaining effective communication.
• Assist with the launch of new homeware products and ranges across both retail stores and online platforms.
• Managing and maintained relationships with both luxury, premium and core homeware brands, adapting communication and commercial strategies to suit different market positions.
• Monitor sales performance and product trends to help identify opportunities for growth and range development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support successful product launches and ongoing category performance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Retail stores, or within a similar commercial focussed role
• Passion for homewares
• Excellent numerical skills, an analytical mindset and an eye for detail
• Self motivated, proactive, with a can-do attitude
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and able to build effective stakeholder relationships
• Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Additional Information

Additional information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our Head Office colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.