Business Development Manager

Brighton - Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Description


We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager, know internally as Retail Development Manager, to join our Londis Field Based 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 Sussex and surrounding areas.

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.

Role Responsibility

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 Londis 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.

As this is a field based role, a full driving licence is essential.

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, 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 \xc2\xa350 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend \xc2\xa350 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 for you and your family.
  • A great holiday package
About us

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

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.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Best Food Logistics. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you\'ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*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*

Booker

Salary Competitive
Frequency Annual
Job Reference booker/TP/17/18839
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours 38 hours
Closing Date 08 September, 2023
Job Category Ops Support Roles
Business Unit Booker Retail Partners
Location Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton , United Kingdom

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2983419
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Brighton - Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned