Business Development Manager

3 weeks ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom AF Blakemore - Trade Partners Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Retail Business Development Executive to join our team at AF Blakemore - Trade Partners. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and expanding our existing SPAR convenience store network within Leicestershire & Northamptonshire.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement bespoke retail business plans, operational goals, and budgets alongside retailers.
  • Monitor retailer performance, address areas for improvement, and support them in maintaining SPAR's high standards.
  • Advise on SPAR's latest developments and business initiatives.
  • Offer guidance on key business issues, including health and safety, training, and legislation.
  • Build strong relationships with retailers and their teams while balancing the needs of the business.
  • Identify any trading issues or financial risks and report these to head office.
Requirements
  • Experience in managing convenience stores or supermarkets.
  • Account management experience with B2B accounts, ideally in the convenience or food retail sector.
  • UK driving license.
  • High level of numeracy and literacy.
  • Good knowledge of retail operations.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Possession of a business degree or equivalent.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with the potential to earn a bonus up to 20%.
  • Use of a company car, laptop, iPad, and mobile phone.
  • A dynamic role in an expanding team.
  • Fast-paced and exciting opportunity working with leading brands, including SPAR.
  • Generous staff discount.
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
Market Leading Benefits Scheme
  • Company car or opt-out cash equivalent.
  • Access to a company pension scheme.
  • Holiday, maternity, and paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
  • Outstanding training and development opportunities.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay packages.
  • Flexible working hours opportunity.
Additional Benefits Package
  • Early access to pay through 'EarlyPay'.
  • 24/7 access to payslips via the HR/payroll portal.
  • 12.5% staff discount on fresh items and 10% staff discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (excluding alcohol and cigarettes).
  • Wellbeing support, including access to emotional support, counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Company life insurance worth 1 x annual salary and 6 x annual salary with the company pension scheme.
  • Extra holiday purchase scheme.
  • Long service awards.

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