Business Development Manager

UNITED WHOLESALE GROCERS LTD; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale grocery business in Gateshead is seeking a Business Development Manager. This role involves establishing strong relationships with independent retailers, implementing business plans, and driving sales. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, integrity, and the ability to solve problems. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build commercial relationships with independent retail owners.
• Implement joint business plans and improve store standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve retailer loyalty and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Integrity

Interpersonal Skills

Logical Reasoning / Problem Solving

Customer Focused

Accountability

Planning & Organizational Skills

Competent in using a variety of computer/IT functions

Job description

Overview

Job title: Business Development Manager - Depot: United Gateshead - Reporting to: General Manager

Salary: Competitive

About Us

United Wholesale Grocers Limited has over 200 employees with a turnover in excess of £200 million. We have 3 branches, 2 in Glasgow, Scotland and 1 at Gateshead in the North East of England. We are primarily a Cash & Carry Wholesale business with a wide product portfolio consisting of Beers, Wines, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Confectionery, Crisps and Snacks, Household and Grocery.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to inspire our customers and your colleagues?

As a Business Development Manager, your role will involve developing and building strong commercial relationships with our estate of independent retail owners, helping them to thrive and prosper in the competitive convenience retail sector. Implement mutually agreed joint business plans, ensure all aspects of store standards are maintained and continuously improved. Identify opportunities to improve retailer loyalty and achieve agreed sales targets. Recruitment of new retailers for our cash and carry hubs and also our fascia brands, Shop Local and Shopsmart.

Working with our trading team and also key suppliers to implement promotional activity within our estate.

A large proportion of your time will be spent in store with your retail partners so the ability to manage your time effectively and deliver projects to tight deadlines are a key pillar of the role.

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full UK driving licence.

Requirements / Qualities

• Strong communication skills
• Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Logical Reasoning / Problem Solving
• Customer Focused
• Accountability
• Planning & Organizational Skills
• Competent in using a variety of computer/IT functions