Director of Trading BWS in London

Director of Trading – Beers, Wines & SpiritsLocation: Central LondonSalary: 150,000 + performance-related bonusHours: Monday to FridayAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Director of Trading to lead the Beers, Wines and Spirits category for one of the UK’s largest and most established supermarket businesses.This is a senior leadership position with genuine influence across the organisation. You will take ownership of a major, high-value category, shaping its commercial strategy, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering sustainable growth across a diverse customer base.The business is financially strong, highly ambitious and entering an exciting period of expansion. Continued investment, strategic acquisitions and the development of its nationwide supermarket operation are creating significant opportunities for growth. Despite its scale, the company retains an entrepreneurial culture where senior leaders are trusted to make decisions and drive change.The roleAs Director of Trading, you will have full strategic and commercial responsibility for the Beers, Wines and Spirits category. You will lead the trading team while working closely with senior stakeholders across retail, operations, finance, marketing and supply chain.Key responsibilities will include:Developing and delivering the overall BWS trading strategyTaking ownership of category sales, margin, profitability and market shareLeading major negotiations with national and international suppliersBuilding long-term, commercially valuable supplier partnershipsIdentifying new product, brand and revenue opportunitiesCreating compelling ranges, pricing strategies and promotional plansUsing market, competitor and customer insight to guide commercial decisionsImproving supplier income, commercial terms and promotional effectivenessLeading, developing and motivating a high-performing trading teamWorking with the executive leadership team to support wider business growthEnsuring the category remains competitive and responsive to changing consumer trendsAbout youThis opportunity would suit an established Trading Director, Commercial Director, Category Director or senior Head of Trading with substantial experience in Beers, Wines and Spirits.You will ideally demonstrate:Senior-level trading or commercial experience within BWSAn excellent network across major drinks suppliers and brand ownersA strong record of delivering profitable category growthSignificant experience negotiating complex, high-value agreementsFull commercial ownership of sales, margin and profitabilityThe ability to develop and execute long-term trading strategiesStrong leadership experience across sizeable commercial or category teamsExcellent knowledge of the UK supermarket, grocery or convenience sectorsThe confidence and credibility to influence executive-level stakeholdersA decisive, entrepreneurial and highly commercial leadership styleWhy consider this opportunity?Basic salary of 150,000Attractive performance-related bonusHigh-profile director-level appointmentOwnership of a strategically important and substantial categoryDirect influence over commercial strategy and future growthThe opportunity to join a financially secure, expanding organisationSignificant investment in people, technology and infrastructureLong-term career potential within a large, diversified business groupCentral London locationMonday-to-Friday workingThis is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most important trading categories within a major UK supermarket business. You will be joining at a pivotal stage of growth, with the backing, resources and autonomy required to make a significant commercial impact.WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy