Retail Development Manager

Booker; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Retail Development Manager to oversee territory in Essex, Hertfordshire, and London. The role involves supporting existing retailers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving new business in the area. Candidates should have food retail experience, strong communication, and negotiation skills. The position offers a car allowance and competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Car allowance

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in the food retail and wholesale sector.
• Understanding of local social and economic factors.
• Experience in developing business improvement plans.
• Direct experience of new business recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support existing retailers in identifying growth opportunities.
• Assist retailers in business plan development and implementation.
• Maintain relationships with retailers and maximize brand effectiveness.
• Drive new business growth in the region through recruitment.

Skills

Clear communication

Customer focus

Sales negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Job description

What\'s in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, i.e. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend \u00a350 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend \u00a350 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Retail Development Manager to join our Retail Sales Team, covering a geographical area within the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to grow and develop their territory as our Retail brands expand. The patch will cover Essex, Hertfordshire and London, North of the River Thames.

As this is a field based role, you\'ll receive a car allowance along with a company fuel card. More details will be provided at interview stage.

You will be responsible for

As a Retail Development Manager, you will be required to support our existing Londis retailers in identifying growth opportunities. You will assist our retailers in creating and developing their business plans whilst providing support on implementation. By working closely with our retailers, you will be responsible for maintaining these important relationships and guiding retailers on how to maximise the effectiveness of our Budgens brand.

You will also be responsible for new business growth in your region through the recruitment of competitor stores and identifying new store opportunities for existing retailers.

You will need

You\'ll have previous experience of working within the food retail and wholesale sector, with a particular focus on your local area and have an understanding of the social and economic factors affecting the area.

It\'s essential that you\'ve worked in a commercial environment with experience of developing business improvement plans as well as having direct experience of new business recruitment.

You\'ll be a clear communicator who is customer focused with strong sales negotiation skills. We\'re looking for someone who is proactive and can have an inventive approach to problem solving.

This role will require regular travel to applicable sites. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need to support your application for this role.