Retail Development Manager

IIRUC SERVICE SA; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the convenience store sector is seeking a driven Business Development Manager for the South Coast region. This role involves building strong relationships, driving sales, and providing excellent customer support to optimize business growth. The ideal candidate will have FMCG sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing diverse tasks effectively.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Competitive salary

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG Sales & Retail.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with convenience retailers to drive sales.
• Act as main contact for customers, providing expert support.
• Manage schedule to service diverse retail customers effectively.

Skills

Commercial success

Strong communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Customer engagement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a well-known convenience store operator and wholesaler to find an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Manager for the South Coast region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's entering a phase of growth and exciting change. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the expansion and success of independent retailers across this important region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building Relationships & Driving Sales: As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with convenience retailers in your region to foster strong, long-lasting relationships, ensuring they realise their potential and achieve growth.
• Customer Support & Problem Solving: Act as the main point of contact for your customers, providing expert advice and support to resolve challenges they may face in-store. As a Business Development Manager, your goal will be to find solutions that enhance the customer experience.
• Managing Your Schedule & Territory: Take responsibility for planning your visits and managing a schedule that allows you to provide excellent service to a wide range of retail customers across your region.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Liaise with internal departments such as IT, logistics, and operations to resolve any queries and ensure smooth interactions between the business and customers. Your ability to collaborate as a Business Development Manager will be key to driving success.
• Driving Performance & Meeting KPIs: Own and manage your performance, ensuring you deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) and help grow the business through effective sales strategies. Your role as a Business Development Manager will involve consistently meeting and exceeding these targets.
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced in FMCG Sales & Retail: You have a proven track record in driving commercial success, with experience in food retail or FMCG sales. You're able to build and nurture strategic partnerships, negotiate high-value agreements, and collaborate across teams to optimise revenue and growth as a Business Development Manager.
• Strong Communicator: You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, from convenience store owners to senior business leaders. As a Business Development Manager, you'll leverage these skills to create lasting relationships.
• Organised & Self-Motivated: Your time management and organisational skills are second to none. You're comfortable managing your workload independently and ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• IT Proficient: You are confident using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other business tools to track performance, manage data, and create compelling presentations.
  
  

What's In It For You

• A chance to make a real impact within a growing business.
• Opportunities to expand your network and learn about the industry from the inside.
• A competitive salary up to £55,000 and benefits package, with performance-based incentives.
• A role that offers both independence and teamwork, with the chance to shape your own success.
  
  

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