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 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.
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:
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.
To be successful in this role your skills and experience will include:
Someone who not only can work to a general daily routine, but can be 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.
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country with 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites and 6 support centre locations.
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. Everyone is 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 Leader 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.
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.