Regional Development Manager

Rise Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Resourcing is seeking a Regional Development Manager to support wholesale member partners across a multi-site region in the UK. This field-based role aims to grow accounts, boost profitability, and maximise the value from group membership.

Reporting to the Member Development Controller, you will deliver business reviews, drive store development strategies, and travel to member sites to foster strong, lasting partnerships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a field-based role within cash & carry, delivered wholesale, or convenience retailing.
• Good negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across multi-site region for on-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Account management across a multi-site region with regular on-site business reviews.
• Drive commercial growth, advise on store development budgets and revenue opportunities.
• Provide market insights on category trends and drive promotions compliance.
• Build senior-level relationships and represent the group at national events.

Skills

Field-based experience

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Job description

Are you a commercial expert with a strong background in the UK food, drink, and FMCG wholesale sectors? We are looking for a driven, field-based Regional Development Manager to join a premier buying group, supporting our wholesale member partners across the region to maximise sales, profitability, and growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Member Development Controller, this is a field-based role leading account growth and engagement across a multi-site region. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior member contacts on-site, delivering business reviews, driving store development strategies, and helping members unlock maximum value from group membership.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Management: Manage your multi-site region through regular on-site business review meetings, analysing earnings against subscription costs, and executing clear action plans.
• Commercial Growth: Advise wholesale members on maximising their Symbol Store development budgets, operating cost savings, and revenue opportunities.
• Market Insights & Compliance: Provide guidance on category trends across retail, foodservice, and on-trade sectors while driving compliance for promotions and own-brand ranges.
• Networking & Events: Build strong relationships with key senior contacts and represent the group at national networking events.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in a similar field-based role within cash & carry, delivered wholesale, or convenience retailing, plus 2+ years of people management experience.
• Thorough understanding of UK wholesale markets, buying group mechanics, and competitor strategies.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with a solid understanding of trading regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and analytical tools like Power BI.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned multi-site region for face-to-face member meetings.