We are currently recruiting for a Retail Development Manager to join our Booker and Makro Wholesale division.
This is no ordinary sales role. Together with the General Manager, you will work alongside our Premier symbol operators and independent retailers to build relationships and trust, which will grow and develop their businesses.
This role requires a 5-day work week, which may include occasional weekends and bank holidays.
You will be responsible for new business growth in your region through the recruitment of competitor stores and identifying new store opportunities for existing retailers.
The purpose of this position is to manage a defined territory with responsibilities including sales, debt, margin, cash profit, and customer satisfaction. There is a particular emphasis on sales growth.
To be successful, your skills and experience should include:
* Ability to work according to a general routine, while being adaptive to different people and situations.
* A solution-focused sales approach with a natural problem-solving ability and resilience to handle difficult conversations.
* Familiarity with the local area and understanding of social and economic factors affecting it.
* Frequent travel will be required.
About Booker: Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I): At Booker, we want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to an accessible recruitment process. For more information, contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Additional notes: We accept candidates over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late nights, warehouse work, alcohol-related areas, or driving. High application volumes may lead to early role closures. We only provide feedback to interviewed candidates.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits.*
For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.
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