Trading Manager (Stockton-On-Tees)

Position Overview

Role: Trading Manager
Location: Stockton-On-Tees, UK (TS17 7BP)
Employment Type: Permanent | Retail Stores Team Management
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Shift Patterns: 5 days over 7, including weekends and bank holidays
Compensation: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits and bonus
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Job Reference: 158861

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Morrisons to connect exceptional retail leaders with rewarding career opportunities.

Are you a dynamic retail professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Morrisons is looking for a high-performing Trading Manager to join their team in Stockton-On-Tees. Ensuring our stores are fully stocked is vital to a fantastic customer experience. In this key role, you will provide market-leading product availability, maintain legal and safety compliance, and drive exceptional store standards to create a brilliant shopping environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the team to the highest standards, striving to ensure the best possible shopping experience for every customer.
Plan and organise current promotions, retail events, and daily department routines.
Listen and respond proactively to customer feedback to react accordingly.
Ensure market-leading product availability, safety, and legal compliance across the store.
Work closely with other store managers to cultivate a supportive, performance-driven culture.
Efficiently manage people routines, including scheduling, absence management, performance, and talent conversations.
Deliver targeted training to build team capability, confidence, and cross-department collaboration.
Plan resources thoroughly and take a proactive leadership role within the store.

What We Are Looking From You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Previous experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment (retail, hospitality, service, or travel/tourism backgrounds are welcome).
Exceptional communication skills to share knowledge, best practices, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
Flexibility, adaptability to change, and the ability to challenge effectively.
A strong customer-first approach, actively listening and responding to both customers and colleagues.

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your dedication and leadership, Morrisons offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Competitive salary accompanied by a generous performance bonus.
Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
15% staff discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores starting from day one.
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Private healthcare and well-being benefits, including access to an Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health support.
Morrisons MyPerks discounts across high street shops, cinemas, and gyms.
Generous family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, plus fertility and neonatal leave.
Industry-leading training and career progression pathways.