Remote Retail Development Manager — Grow Independent Retail

Booker Group plc; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Retail Development Manager to engage with Premier and Family Shopper retailers in Luton and surrounding areas. You will manage a portfolio, recruit new businesses, and advise on improving store performance. Ideal candidates will have strong influencing and relationship-building skills, commercial understanding, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a variety of attractive benefits including discounts and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discount card for Tesco after 3 months

50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Pension plan with company match

Life Assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a portfolio of retailers and improve their store offers.
• Experience in recruiting new business from competitors.
• Strong ability to challenge and advise underperforming stores.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of Premier and Family Shopper retailers.
• Recruit new business by promoting the benefits of joining.
• Advise underperforming stores on how to improve.

Skills

Influencing customers

Relationship building

Commercial understanding

Microsoft Office 365

IT skills

Job description

A leading wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Retail Development Manager to engage with Premier and Family Shopper retailers in Luton and surrounding areas. You will manage a portfolio, recruit new businesses, and advise on improving store performance. Ideal candidates will have strong influencing and relationship-building skills, commercial understanding, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a variety of attractive benefits including discounts and a retirement savings plan.