Regional Business Development Manager – Independent Retail

Co-op; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company car

Annual bonus

28 days holiday (rising to 32)

Pension with employer contributions

Discount on Co-op products

Stream - early access to pay

Virtual healthcare and mental health

24/7 colleague support

Training and career progression

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Co-op Wholesale is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the North, field-based with occasional travel to Scunthorpe. You will build partnerships with independent retailers, identify new opportunities, onboard partners, and help maximise the value of our wholesale offer across your region.

In this role you’ll join a team focused on growth, collaboration, and delivering strong results for independent retailers and key accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business development strategies.
• Knowledge of the independent retail sector.
• Strong relationship-building and partner-management skills.
• Commercial know-how and profitability focus.
• Proactive approach and robust problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with the ability to influence and challenge inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities in your region.
• Work closely with colleagues to onboard new partners smoothly and set them up for long-term success.
• Share insights and ideas to help improve our new business acquisition strategy.
• Represent our Nisa brand with confidence and credibility in your region.
• Look for opportunities to strengthen our community presence and support the growth of Co-op Wholesale.

Skills

Business development strategies

Independent retail sector knowledge

Relationship-building

Commercial know-how

Proactive problem-solving

Effective communication and influence

Job description

Co-op Wholesale is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover the North, field-based with occasional travel to Scunthorpe. You will build partnerships with independent retailers, identify new opportunities, onboard partners, and help maximise the value of our wholesale offer across your region.

In this role you’ll join a team focused on growth, collaboration, and delivering strong results for independent retailers and key accounts.