Area Manager

Booker; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wholesaler is seeking a Store Manager to enhance business growth by managing operations, developing the team, and building rapport with customers. The ideal candidate has experience in the food sector, proven leadership abilities, and excellent customer engagement skills. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food sector is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and manage a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the store team to perform at their best.
• Take total responsibility for store operations and compliance.
• Engage with customers to improve satisfaction.

Skills

Food sector experience

Team management

Customer rapport building

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Overview

As a Store Manager at Booker, you’ll be free to use your skills to help our business grow. You will build rapport with local business owners, seek them out and listen to what they want, helping cafes, pubs, restaurants, caterers, retailers like corner shops and newsagents to thrive.

Booker operates as a leading food and drink wholesaler with local B2C stores, where we focus on positive community impact and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the store team to perform at their best, while supporting managers and driving sales.
• Take total responsibility for store operations, ensuring health, safety and legal compliance.
• Engage with customers to understand needs, improve the customer experience, and raise satisfaction.
• Be proactive, use initiative, and operate effectively on the shop floor and in a broader fast-paced business that includes online and delivery services.
• Apply commercially-minded decision making to offer the best choice, price, and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food sector is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and manage a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking ability, and comfort working on the shop floor and in related business operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and a passion for store success.

Additional Information

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to ensure everyone feels represented and welcome at work.

We welcome conversations about flexible working to accommodate different life circumstances. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process and can provide support as needed. For accessibility information, please contact [e-mail].

Disability Confident Committed employer with an inclusive recruitment process.

Please note: We may close vacancies earlier than the advertised end date if we receive a high volume of applicants. Some roles may involve working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm, or working in areas such as warehouse, alcohol, or driving roles. Appropriate policies apply.

For more information about us, please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk