Business Development Manager
We have an opportunity to join our team in a fast‑paced commercially driven environment where you will have end‑to‑end account management responsibilities of our relationships with retailers within your area.
Contract Type: Permanent
About Bestway
Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family‑owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Started as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors, and it is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan. Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway is founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. The Group serves over 12 million customers and employs over 28 000 individuals across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.
Responsibilities
* Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow area sales in line with targets.
* Ensure profitability of the area in accordance with budgets, targets, and sales mix.
* Maximise retailer support for the independent brand.
* Oversee the management of debt in conjunction with support functions.
* Manage capital expenditure proposals and budgets for members.
* Ensure key accounts and members are serviced and supported with a range of tailored support.
* Deliver business initiatives in accordance with set timescales, ensuring full ownership, commitment, and first‑time implementation.
* Identify opportunities for capital expenditure and development with members, working closely with the development team to ensure a strong conversion rate.
* Possess working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices.
The Ideal Candidate
* Ability to understand a profit and loss account and commercial and financial information.
* Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development.
* Knowledge of PC applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Outstanding presenting and influencing skills.
* A confident, driven, and enthusiastic self‑starter.
* Ability to prioritise and strike a balance between proactive and reactive.
* Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Competitive bonus scheme.
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company pension.
* Life assurance.
Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, diverse teams built from talented individuals with different identities and experiences.
If this role interests you and you would like to learn more, please get in touch – we look forward to hearing from you.
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