Retail Development Manager

Tesco; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler is seeking a Retail Development Manager in Plymouth to support existing retailers and drive new business growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in food retail, strong sales negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. The role comes with a benefits package including a Tesco discount card, car allowance, and a robust support system for professional growth. Regular travel to various sites is required.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco after 3 months

Pension plan with matching contributions

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food retail and wholesale sector.
• Commercial environment experience with business improvement plans.
• Clear communicator with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support existing retailers in identifying growth opportunities.
• Assist in creating and developing business plans.
• Responsible for new business growth and recruitment.

Skills

Sales negotiation skills

Customer focused

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Booker • Industrial Estate, Burrington Way Honicknowle, Plymouth • Working hours 38 • Apply by 13-Feb-2026

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 Plymouth, Truro and Torquay.

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.

What is 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, ie. 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 through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 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

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.

About us

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk