Channel Strategy Manager - Convenience (Maternity Cover)

About the role

As Commercial Strategy Manager for Developing Channels, you will shape and execute the commercial plan for the Express and Online channels, including Whoosh. The role focuses on accelerating growth and identifying new opportunities across these channels.

You will be positioned within the Commercial function and will use data, market insight, and close collaboration with teams across the business to influence strategy and improve performance. A major part of the role is making sure customer propositions, trading plans, and operational initiatives are coordinated and support the wider commercial agenda.

In addition, you will serve as the main contact for all channel-related matters, partnering with senior stakeholders to maintain strong governance, clear ownership, and delivery of agreed actions.

This is a 12-month maternity cover position.

Responsibilities

• Apply the company’s Business Code of Conduct and consistently act with integrity and careful judgment.
• Build and implement commercial strategy for Express and Online, including Whoosh.
• Track, interpret, and present trading results for the channels, covering metrics such as sales, margin, SVP, and waste, both internally and externally.
• Lead regular governance discussions with key stakeholders to keep plans accountable and on track.
• Work across functions to ensure customer insight, assortment, pricing, trading plans, and operational projects deliver strong business outcomes.
• Act as the primary contact for all activities relating to the channels.

Requirements

• Strong commercial capability, including range management, supplier management, strategic planning, financial understanding, and margin management.
• Solid knowledge of the ROI retail market.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in buying, with a proven history of achieving budgeted sales and margin targets.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience in leading teams and supporting their development.

Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Life assurance.
• Pension plan, subject to scheme rules.
• Bonus scheme, subject to scheme rules.
• Virtual GP service with free, confidential online GP consultations and prescription support; family members at the same address can access it at a reduced cost.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional support and wellbeing services for you and your family.
• Colleague Clubcard discounts: 10% in stores and online, 15% on selected weekends once a month, and 20% off twice a year; also 20% off F&F clothing year-round, with some benefits extendable to a family member via a second Clubcard.
• Annual leave starting from 23 days.
• Save As You Earn scheme, subject to eligibility and rules.

Additional information

The company describes its workplace culture as inclusive, with a blended working week that combines office and remote working. Offices are intended for collaboration, connection, and innovation. The business also highlights its commitment to diversity, inclusive recruitment, and support for candidates who may need adjustments during the hiring process.

It also references accessibility support, including assistance for colleagues with visible or hidden disabilities through the Sunflower Lanyard programme. Candidates who need extra support during recruitment can contact the recruitment team by email.

About the company

Tesco Ireland’s vision is to be customers’ preferred way to shop, whether they are at home or on the move. The organisation says its purpose is to serve customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.

The company emphasizes that it values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity at work, and aims to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and contribute to business success while reflecting the communities they serve.