Trading Specialist - NL or UK based
As a Trading Specialist, you’ll work with data to spot trends, uncover insights and support inventory management for both B2B & B2C channels, helping to make well-informed and commercial trading decisions.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Management, Marketing and Demand Planning to ensure clear communication, as well as seamless delivery of trading initiatives and business objectives.
This role is well suited to an individual who has a strong commercial mindset, enjoys working with a wide range of teams and is motivated by turning data into actionable insights and reporting.
For this role we're looking for someone based in the Netherlands or the UK.
Key responsibilities
Trading Performance & Sales Analysis; Monitor sales, stock levels and margins across channels, using data insights to help inform trading decisions and highlight opportunities or risks.
Inventory & Stock Management; Assist in balancing stock across B2C and B2B channels, ensuring optimal inventory levels in local warehouses and virtual locations to support sales demand.
Promotions & Campaigns; Support the planning, execution, and performance tracking of promotional strategies across regions, ensuring deadlines are met and future strategies are optimized based on results.
Cross-Functional Collaboration; Work closely with marketing, digital, supply chain, and product management to align on product launches, promotional plans, and overall trading strategies.
Range Planning & Regional Stock Strategy; Support product launch and phase-out planning, conduct colour and option split analysis and assist in stock forecasting and allocation by region to ensure optimal product availability across all markets and maintain low excess stock.
Process & Communication Support; Maintain and regularly update the Trading calendar, ensuring clear and timely communication of key dates, launches, and promotional activities to all relevant teams and stakeholders.
Job requirements
3–5 years of experience within merchandising / ecommerce trading teams, preferably in a premium or lifestyle brand.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of retail/category dynamics.
Analytical mindset to interpret data, forecast trends and tell the story behind the data.
Clear communicator able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Technically proficient, especially in Excel, experience with Power BI would be a plus.
What we offer (based on NL compensations & benefits package)
An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand;
An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a difference and develop yourself further;
Access to OpenUp (wellness hub) - monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough;
Holiday swap (you are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more important to you);
Bicycle lease plan - a monthly contribution up to EUR 50 to support you in leasing a bicycle;
Eligible to participate in Bugaboo’s bonus plan;
Flexible and hybrid working and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world 8 weeks of the year;
A Bugaboo stroller when expecting a baby & Bugaboo friends & family of 20% discount;
Day off on your Birthday & Day off for volunteering activities:
25 holiday days per calendar year and an additional day for every year of service (up to 5 years);
Commuting reimbursement (Bugaboo refunds 100% of the public transport costs or 0,21 EUR per km travelling by car/bike/scooter-motor) .
Work from home allowance plus home-office set up budget;
A solid pension plan, disability insurance and discount on your supplemental healthcare insurance.
Once you apply
If you’re considered a candidate for the role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to continue the conversation. If we both get a positive vibe, you'll be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. If that goes well, we'll move on to the second and potentially third interviews, to dive deeper into your connection with Bugaboo and what we can offer each other.
Ready to join the Bugaboo team? Apply now.
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Amsterdam
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