Booker • Manchester • Working hours 38 • Apply by 12-Jun-2026
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.
The role requires a 5‑day week, with occasional weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months of 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, i.e. thirteen times a year. In addition 10% off at Tesco Café and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM‑only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout 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 of 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 – coverage 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.
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 responsibility for sales, debt, margin, cash profit and customer satisfaction, with a particular emphasis on sales growth.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role your skills and experience will include:
* Ability to work to a general daily routine yet adapt to people and situations presented.
* A solution‑focused sales approach, natural desire to problem‑solve and resilience to have difficult conversations when plans change.
* Familiarity with local area and social and economic factors affecting the region.
* Frequent travel will be required.
Disability confident committed leader – we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on accessibility support you can contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
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