Description
Job Title: OTC Trading Manager
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Very competitive with excellent benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday –
PHOENIX Medical Supplies is looking for a dynamic OTC Trading Manager to lead our buying team in Runcorn
About Us: PHOENIX Medical Supplies is a leader in providing innovative solutions to the UK healthcare industry. We pride ourselves on our integrity, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
Role Overview: As the OTC Trading Manager, you will be responsible for driving category budgets on sales, margin, cash profit, and central income. You will manage supplier relationships, ensuring market-leading product ranges, pricing, promotional strategies, and supply strategies. Your goal is to exceed annual targets and deliver exceptional service to our retail and wholesale customers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute OTC strategic plans.
2. Achieve sales, margin, and funding growth through effective promotional planning, pricing, and merchandising.
3. Build strong relationships with suppliers to generate incremental funding income.
4. Deliver a balanced promotional program across retail and wholesale channels.
5. Monitor and report on market performance to help define OTC strategy.
6. Support internal teams to meet service levels and deadlines.
7. Coach and guide OTC Development Managers to achieve business objectives.
What We’re Looking For:
8. Experience in marketing and category management within the fast-moving retail sector.
9. Proven track record with OTC manufacturers or in driving OTC categories in the pharmaceutical sector.
10. Strong negotiation skills and financial awareness.
11. Excellent supplier management skills and the ability to handle complex relationships.
12. Knowledge of retail buying, FMCG, and consumer & wholesale supply chains.
What You’ll Get
13. Very competitive salary
14. Bonus scheme
15. 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (Increased with length of service
16. Company car
17. Private medical insurance
18. Market leading employee discount programme across hundreds of retailers and services
19. Access to MediCash, allowing you to reclaim money on a wide range of medical services
20. Cutting edge finance management app to control your salary as you see fit
21. Annual Christmas bonus