Trading Director

Boohooman; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Manchester seeks a Trading Director to execute the CEO's strategy and drive commercial success. This role involves leading operations, maximizing profitability, and fostering innovation while overseeing multiple departments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fashion retail, strong leadership abilities, and excellent commercial acumen. Join us to shape the future of retail and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Highly competitive bonus scheme

Access to on-site gym and fitness classes

40% discount across four brands

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

On-site canteen serving meals daily

Free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in a Trading Director or Commercial Director role within fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of digital retail and ecommerce performance.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and execute the vision and strategy.
• Oversee daily operations across all departments.
• Support the CEO in devising and executing the overall strategy.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Ecommerce knowledge

Stakeholder management

Results-driven

Job description

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THE ROLE

boohooMAN on the hunt for a new Trading Director / Commercial Director.

Reporting to the CEO, you are their right-hand person, leading day-to-day operations and executing the vision and strategy for the CEO. The Trading Director plays a pivotal role in scaling the business by driving operational excellence, developing and executing strategies to drive sales, whilst fostering innovation across our product, marketing and ecommerce functions so we continue to improve our customer experience.

You will scale growth, fuel innovation, and make sure every move we make, from product and pricing to marketing and customer experience, delivers commercial success and brand impact. It’s about pace, precision, and performance.

This role will be based out of our Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supports the CEO in devising and executing the overall vision and strategy and performance goals for boohooMAN.
• Translating strategy into actionable steps and KPIs for growth and operational excellence.
• Oversees daily operations across all departments, supporting the department leads where required.
• Leads the development and execution of the trading strategy to maximise sales margin and profitability, supporting the team in their decision-making to maximise sales.
• Works with centralised Group functions to maximise boohooMAN growth opportunities.
• Works with the Head of Finance and Group Finance to monitor financial budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and to grow EBITDA.
• Together with the Head of Finance, Heads of Marketing and Head of Creative reviews the efficiency of marketing spends by channel by market.
• Work with the senior leadership team to identify and implement new business opportunities. Devising a partnership and marketplace strategy, for boohooMAN.
• Support expansion initiatives including new markets and products.
• Supporting the team to build and manage key partners and stakeholders.
• Operate as the CEO number two deputising where necessary.
• Support the CEO lead a high performing team mentoring the department heads where appropriate ensuring all department work together to deliver the strategy.
• Establish and enforce policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Foster a success-oriented accountable environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in a Trading Director, Commercial Director, or COO role within fashion retail (ideally fast fashion or streetwear).
• Strong commercial acumen; you know your numbers, can spot opportunities fast, and make data-led decisions that drive profit.
• Deep understanding of digital retail and ecommerce performance levers, from trading and conversion to customer journey optimisation.
• Experience managing large-scale budgets and driving cross-functional performance.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate high-level vision into clear commercial action plans.
• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of the menswear / youth market and global fashion trends.
• Experience working within a matrixed or group structure, collaborating across shared functions (finance, marketing, tech).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Results-driven, resilient and adaptable; thrives under pressure and change.

WORKING WITH US

We are boohooMAN, the game-changing menswear brand shaking up the global streetwear scene. Our bold collections, disruptive campaigns and unapologetic attitude have taken the market by storm. We’re here to own the streetwear space, bringing the freshest, most accessible looks to guys and gals everywhere.

As part of the Debenhams Group, we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀

Benefits include: (subject to level and eligibility)

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes
• 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams
• A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle
• Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily
• Free season ticket loan

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management, Supply Chain, and Management

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion and Technology, Information and Internet