Seasonal Propositions Manager

About the company

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to shape what comes next. As a Seasonal Propositions Manager, you'll be responsible for setting strategic intent for seasonal events, making sure they resonate with our wholesale partners and land smoothly. We'll look to you to lead the delivery of customer and commercially focussed seasonal event strategies, using market insights and data to inform decisions.

Why this role matters Exciting things are happening at Co-op Wholesale. We're growing fast, strengthening our offer for retailers, key accounts, and corporate partners across the UK. This role is key to how we go out to the B2B market. It brings together insights, strategy, and fresh thinking to deliver market-leading, customer-first seasonal propositions that help take our partners to the next level.

Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

Your tasks

• Build strategic propositions based on deep customer and channel insight
• Shape ranges that meet the needs of our wholesale partners
• Work closely with teams across trading, supply chain, marketing, finance, and digital to build the best possible solutions
• Use data and market insights to guide decisions, optimise seasonal propositions, and deliver promotional innovation that boosts performance and improves partner experience
• Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of seasonal event plans, making sure all activity supports our strategy

Requirements

This is a varied and hands-on type of role, ideal for someone who enjoys getting involved in everything from store 'look and feel' to marketing, trade, and pricing. If you have a background in trading, sales, commercial, strategy or category management, and you thrive on using data to create customer-first propositions from start to finish, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

• Experience developing and delivering targeted propositions for retailers
• Experience leading projects and putting strategies into practice
• A good understanding of trading, supply chain, and marketing, and how these tie-in to propositional strategies
• Ability to analyse data and interpret market insight to inform decisions
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build great working relationships across multiple teams

What we offer

Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus scheme (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

How to apply

Job ID 1072886 Job category Wholesale, Logistics and Supply Chain Hours per week 37.5 Closing dateSalary* Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Other

Scunthorpe, DN15 9GE | Hybrid Working (You'll spend two days per week working from our Manchester and Scunthorpe offices or out visiting customers, with every Wednesday each week based in Scunthorpe)

A place you'll belong We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview.