Commercial Development Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a Commercial Development Manager to enhance relationships with grocery franchise stores across London and the South East. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including a car allowance and a 10% bonus. The successful candidate will leverage their food retail experience to drive sales and loyalty, while managing a diverse portfolio of stores.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

10% Bonus

32 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

10% Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Proven success in food retail/FMCG sales.
• Strong skills in building partnerships and negotiating high-value agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drive loyalty and sales by fostering positive relationships.
• Manage your own schedule, visiting convenience retailers.
• Act as a liaison between head office and customers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Development Manager

• Circa £50,000
• Benefits package includes: Car Allowance & expenses, PMI, 10% bonus, 32 days holiday + Bank Holidays, 10% Pension contributions + softer perks.
• Location: London South East, Southampton (1 of 3 regions). Hybrid work model.

Our client is one of the UK's most loved and successful high street retail and wholesale brands, with a multi-billion £ turnover. They offer a credible workplace with a market-leading benefits package.

We are supporting them in recruiting a Retail Development Manager for the wholesale side of their business, specifically groceries wholesale, supporting franchise stores under their group brand.

This is a field-based role around London, South East, or Southampton, managing approximately 35+ stores. The group supports over 4,000 stores across the UK.

As the company enters an exciting growth phase, they seek an experienced Retail Development Manager to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build networks, gain industry knowledge, and make a significant impact across the wholesale network.

You will build positive relationships and work closely with customers to maximize their potential. Strong communication skills and food retail experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive loyalty and sales by fostering positive relationships and helping retailers grow their business
• Create excellent customer experiences by addressing and resolving issues in stores
• Manage your own schedule, visiting convenience retailers across your region
• Collaborate with customers, challenging and educating them to develop productive relationships
• Take responsibility for your performance and achieving KPIs
• Act as a liaison between head office and customers, working with IT, logistics, and operational teams to resolve issues

Previous experience required:

• Proven success in food retail/FMCG sales, with strong skills in building partnerships, negotiating high-value agreements, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive revenue and growth
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel