Role Overview
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 Premier symbol operators and independent retailers to build relationships and trust, which in turn will grow and develop their businesses.
This role requires you to work a 5 day week which may include occasional weekends and bank holidays.
Responsibilities
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 the responsibility for sales, debt, margin, cash profit and customer satisfaction. There is a particular emphasis on sales growth.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Someone who can work to a general daily routine, but is also adaptive to the people and situations that are presented to them.
* You will have a solution focused sales approach with a natural desire to problem solve and be resilient enough to have difficult conversations when things don’t go to plan.
* Being familiar with the local area and the social and economic factors affecting it is a must.
* Frequent travel will be required.
Company Information
Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses across the country, operating over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.
EEO & Disability Inclusive Statement
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’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 recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Legal and Application Information
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.
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