SPAR New Business Onboarding Executive

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED Full time

SPAR New Business On Boarding Executive - Blakemore Trade Partners

Field based covering the South of England and South Wales

40 hours per week

£30,000 per annum + excellent benefits package

Reporting to: Head of New Business


About Us:

Blakemore Trade Partners, a division of A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd., supports SPAR retailers in delivering exceptional service and driving business growth. We're looking for a proactive Onboarding Executive to ensure a seamless experience for newly recruited SPAR retailers.


Job Purpose:

As an Onboarding Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire onboarding process for new retailers, from the moment they sign up to their successful store launch. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure a smooth and efficient transition into the SPAR group, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project manage the onboarding of new stores from sign-up to store launch.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition for new retailers.
  • Oversee retailer inductions and manage all aspects of the store launch, including marketing efforts.
  • Assess store suitability and ensure all standards are met.
  • Ensure an efficient handover process to the Business Development Executive (BDE) post-launch.
  • Provide excellent communication and service throughout the onboarding process, keeping the retailer informed and supported.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Essential: Full UK driving license.
  • Retail and sales experience, with a proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
  • Ability to think creatively and logically to solve problems.
  • Leadership skills to provide direction, motivation, and clear expectations to teams.
  • Experience managing costs and resources effectively.
  • A positive, self-motivated individual with a passion for delivering high standards of service.


Key Job Info:

  • Location: Travel to other sites and occasional overnight stays may be required.
  • Evening events may be part of the role.
  • Access to a company car, subject to company policy.


Blakemore Trade Partners offers a supportive, inclusive workplace where personal growth and development are encouraged. As an Onboarding Executive, you’ll have the opportunity to lead exciting projects and make a real impact on the future of SPAR retailers.


What's in it for you?

  • Salary of £30,000
  • Use of a company car, phone + laptop
  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
  • Flexible working hours opportunity
  • Excellent additional benefits package including:
  • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
  • 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
  • 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Cycle to work scheme


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.



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