Assistant Manager (On the Bench) - Kent

Booker Group plc; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Tesco discounts

RAC discounts

Pension plan

Job summary

Booker Wholesale is looking for self-starters to join our Regional team as Branch Manager in Medway. You will lead a store, ensure a compliant and safe operation, and deliver the highest levels of customer service while driving sales and profitability.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will manage a team to trade efficiently, stay within legal constraints, and develop a winning culture. Working 38 hours over 5 days (evenings and weekends) with a strong benefits package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Retail/wholesale experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong focus on customer service and standards

Responsibilities

• Lead a branch to trade efficiently, safely and within legal constraints.
• Develop a high-performing team and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Customer service

Operational procedures

Job description

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5 days out of 7 including evenings and weekends

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Working Hours:

38

Location:

Medway

Closing Date:

10/11/2026

Job Category:

Branch Management

Dept/Region:

Region 5

Business Area:

Booker Wholesale

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store,are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation.

You will be responsible for

Reporting to the Area Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards.You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do.

From day one you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it.

You will need

To be successful in this position youwill needretail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate successand not be afraid to get stuck in.

We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group.

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*