Trainee Commercial Manager - GAME

Company Description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Our Vision –   we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our Purpose  – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

- Think without limits  - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
- Own it and back yourself  - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
- Be relevant  - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the fearless?

Job Description

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ

The Role

As a Trainee Commercial Manager, you'll play a key role in driving the performance of some of the biggest names in gaming and collectibles. Working across categories including video games, consoles, accessories and trading cards, you'll support the planning, launch and ongoing performance of products both in-store and online.

You'll work closely with major suppliers including Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Pokémon and other leading gaming brands, ensuring products are launched accurately, on time and with the right commercial strategy in place. From managing release schedules and stock levels to monitoring sales performance and supporting promotional activity, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of commercial retail management within a fast-paced category.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, highly organised and passionate about gaming, collectibles or entertainment products, looking to build a career within buying, merchandising or commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the end-to-end setup and launch of new game releases, consoles, accessories and trading card products.
- Manage product creation across internal systems and online platforms, ensuring product information, imagery, videos and release dates are accurate.
- Coordinate upcoming release schedules and ensure launches are delivered on time.
- Set and maintain product controls such as maximum basket quantities where required.
- Monitor sales, stock levels and product performance, identifying opportunities and risks.
- Assist with forecasting demand and placing stock orders to support key product launches.
- Build strong working relationships with leading suppliers including Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Pokémon and other gaming partners.
- Support promotional planning and execution across digital and retail channels.
- Analyse trading performance and provide insights to improve sales and profitability.
- Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Ecommerce, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to maximise category performance.
- Support the day-to-day running of assigned categories and contribute to commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

Essentials

- Strong interest in gaming, collectibles, trading cards or entertainment products.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with systems, spreadsheets and large volumes of product information.
- Commercially minded and interested in understanding what drives sales.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Desirable

- Retail, ecommerce, buying, merchandising or category management experience.
- Experience analysing sales or stock data.
- Advanced Excel skills.

Additional Information

Additional information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our Head Office colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

CEO Sessions –  Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect –  In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit  – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust  – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.