Business Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom AF Blakemore & Son Ltd Full time

Business Development Manager

£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.

Mon-Fri working

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager 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 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 portal10% Staff Discount in our SPAR storesAccess to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discountsCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeCompany Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeLong 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.

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