Business Development Executive

3 weeks ago

Hereford, United Kingdom AF Blakemore - Trade Partners Full time
Location: Field based covering in and around Herefordshire
Salary: £35,000 p/a (plus potential to earn bonus of up to 20%), Excellent benefits package including use of Company Car, Laptop, iPad & Mobile Phone.
Hours: Mon-Fri working, 40hrs p/w (Flexible)
We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Business Development Executive to join our Blakemore Trade Partners Team.  Your role is to support and develop the existing customer base in and around Herefordshire whilst controlling the implementation of Trade Partner initiatives and ensuring that retailers maintain the standard required by A.F Blakemore.
We take the word “Partner” seriously. As such we are seeking a determined, articulate self-starter with a real passion for customer service, to collaborate, support and listen as we continue to add value to our customer’s businesses as well as our own. 
As part of the broader A.F. Blakemore & Son business, you will be empowered and supported in a family business that encourages accountability and personal development, thriving in a culture with defined DNA and Values built upon positive relationships both internally, with its partners and our local communities.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities
Development of appropriate retail business plans, operational targets and budgets, in conjunction with the retailer
Monitoring retailers’ level of adherence / loyalty towards recognised SPAR operating standards and facilitating improvement as required
Monitoring retailer performance and facilitating improvement as required, in conjunction with the team
The control of bad debt management within the business and liaising closely with head office with regard to issues identified
Providing retailers with information and support regarding the implementation of new SPAR developments / initiatives
Providing retailers with advice / sources of information reference general business issues and legislation (e.g. health and food safety, training, employment law, etc.) 
Developing good working relationships with individual retailers and their teams, without compromising the needs and expectations of the AFB Group
Identification of issues that may affect the retailer’s ability to trade or pay AFB Group bills, and the reporting of these to head office
Successful integration of new retailers as they are handed over from Recruitment
Supporting the RSM by representing the Sales Department within project groups.
 
Some Key requirements
Essential
UK Driving Licence
High level of numeracy and literacy
A good knowledge of Retail Operations
Excellent customer service skills
A passion for Retail
Extremely self-motivated and driven
Experienced in Account/Field Management
Desirable
Business Degree or equivalent
Retail Management experience
What’s in it for you?
A salary of £35,000 p/a (plus potential to earn bonus of up to 20%)
Use of Company Car, Laptop, iPad & Mobile Phone
A dynamic role in an expanding team
Fast paced exciting opportunity working with some of the UK's leading brands
Generous staff discount
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Market leading benefits scheme including:
Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
NEST pension scheme
Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
Long Service Awards 
About us:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. 
As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 12,000 stores in 40 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
Please download the job description for more information.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all.  We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may also have experience in the following: Educational Sales Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales and Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, Corporate Development Executive, Business Growth Specialist, Sales and Marketing Executive, etc.
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