Retail Development Manager

Zachary Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is looking for an enthusiastic Retail Development Manager to support independent retailers in Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex. The role includes driving sales, providing customer support, and collaborating with internal teams. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, a chance to make significant impact in a growing business, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for networking and industry learning

Independence and teamwork in role

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG Sales or Retail.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organization and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with convenience retailers.
• Providing customer support and problem-solving.
• Meeting performance KPIs and managing schedules.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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Zachary Daniels Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a well-known convenience store operator and wholesaler to find an enthusiastic and driven Retail Development Manager for parts of Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's entering a phase of growth and exciting change. As a Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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