Trade Planning Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Ineligible if it's SOC 3553
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2432 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 38% sure that is the right code. Marks and Spencer Group Plc is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 38% match
- Ineligible 3553 (Merchandisers) · 24% match
- Ineligible 3543 (Project support officers) · 18% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Most likely code | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
3553 Merchandisers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3543 Project support officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Trade Planning & Events Manager to help shape and deliver the M&S Food Trade Plan. You’ll work at the heart of the Food business, bringing together Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing, Retail Operations and SRD to turn strategy into activity that lands on time, right first time and with maximum impact for customers and stores. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complexity, influencing partners and using insight to continuously improve how plans are delivered.
Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
What you’ll do
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Lead the development and delivery of category, seasonal and events trade plans, ensuring activity aligns with the wider Food customer plan and commercial priorities.
- Coordinate critical paths across multiple teams so launches, events and space activity are delivered on time and right first time for stores.
- Build strong relationships across Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing, Retail Operations and SRD, creating alignment and resolving risks or dependencies early.
- Handle key trade planning processes including phase sign-off, mock shops, baton passes, change control and governance forums.
- Review sales, customer feedback and implementation measures, lead post-implementation reviews and embed learning to improve future plans and ways of working.
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include:
- Strong project management skills, with experience coordinating multiple workstreams, deadlines, partners and dependencies at the same time.
- Commercial awareness and a good understanding of sales drivers, customer missions and retail performance measures.
- Confidence building relationships and influencing partners at all levels within a complex, cross-functional organisation.
What’s in it for you?
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you
Everyone’s welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~108k in sample- Middle half £40,664–67,912
- Median £53,404
- Going rate £50,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,000–45,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Marks and Spencer Group Plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2432 going rate of £50,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.