Job Title: OTC Trading Manager
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Very competitive with excellent benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.15
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:
- Develop and execute OTC strategic plans.
- Achieve sales, margin, and funding growth through effective promotional planning, pricing, and merchandising.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to generate incremental funding income.
- Deliver a balanced promotional program across retail and wholesale channels.
- Monitor and report on market performance to help define OTC strategy.
- Support internal teams to meet service levels and deadlines.
- Coach and guide OTC Development Managers to achieve business objectives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in marketing and category management within the fast-moving retail sector.
- Proven track record with OTC manufacturers or in driving OTC categories in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Strong negotiation skills and financial awareness.
- Excellent supplier management skills and the ability to handle complex relationships.
- Knowledge of retail buying, FMCG, and consumer & wholesale supply chains.
What You’ll Get
- Very competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (Increased with length of service
- Company car
- Private medical insurance
- Market leading employee discount programme across hundreds of retailers and services
- Access to MediCash, allowing you to reclaim money on a wide range of medical services
- Cutting edge finance management app to control your salary as you see fit
- Annual Christmas bonus