Trading Assistant - Immediate Start
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced administrator to join our Trading Team as a Trading Assistant!
The Trading Assistants are the pivotal part of the Bestway Trading Team guaranteeing the smooth running of the department by ensuring that all Category-specific administrative processes are carried out.
Your main responsibilities
Β· Maintaining internal systems to ensure Product and Pricing tasks are correct
Β· Liaising with suppliers to ensure timelines are delivered through activation of Media Plans to get confirmations for Invoices to be raised
Β· Managing Supplier Invoice processes, from confirmations to raising
Β· Dealing with Category-specific queries internally and externally from suppliers and retailers
Β· Supporting the Category Manager with seasonal event planning (including supplier meetings/range selection/pricing communications/retailer booklet production etc)
Β· Providing ad-hoc support for the Category Manager or Category Director
About You
Β· Highly self-motivated with good communication and people skills
Β· Strong organisational skills
Β· Keen to learn, develop new skills, and gain experience
Β· The ability to meet tight deadlines
Β· Decision-making ability and a sense of responsibility
Β· Numerate and analytical
Β· Excellent knowledge and experience in using PC applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
What next?
If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose βApply nowβ to fill out our short application and submit your CV!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Wholesale
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Wholesale.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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