Trading Manager (Mayo Avenue, Bradford)

Position Overview

Role: Trading Manager
Location: Mayo Avenue, Bradford, UK (BD5 8HP)
Employment Type: Permanent | Retail Stores Team Management
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Shift Patterns: Flexible
Compensation: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits and bonus
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Job Reference: 158985

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Morrisons to connect talented retail management professionals with exciting leadership opportunities.

Are you a dynamic retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Morrisons is looking for a high-performing Trading Manager to join their team in Mayo Avenue, Bradford. In this vital role, you will ensure our stores are fully stocked, driving market-leading product availability, legal compliance, and exceptional shopping standards to deliver a fantastic experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the store team to deliver the best possible shopping experience and highest standards.
Plan and organise current promotions, retail events, and daily department routines.
Ensure market-leading product availability, safety, and legal compliance across all departments.
Manage people routines efficiently, including scheduling, absence management, performance, and talent development.
Deliver targeted training to build team capability, confidence, and cross-department collaboration.
Actively listen and respond to customer feedback to continuously improve store performance.
Build effective working relationships with other operating departments and key stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

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, with the ability to share knowledge, best practices, and build strong relationships.
Flexibility, adaptability to change, and the ability to challenge effectively.
A strong customer-first approach, actively listening to both customers and colleagues.

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your dedication and leadership, Morrisons offers a comprehensive and competitive 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.