Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager - Independents Join to apply for the Senior Business Development Manager - Independents role at Co-op. 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by Co-op. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Senior Business Development Manager – Independents Up to £80,000 plus great benefits, including an annual incentive scheme and private healthcare (Work Level 5). Location: This is a field-based role, with occasional travel to our Scunthorpe office for team meetings. Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to shape what comes next. As our Senior Business Development Manager for the independent retail sector, you'll be at the heart of unlocking new business opportunities with independent retailers across the UK. You'll play a key role in accelerating our market expansion and strengthening Nisa Retail's presence nationwide. This isn't just about meeting targets. It's about building strong, trusted relationships with local retailers and helping them make the most of everything our wholesale offer brings. If you're ready to take on the challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Why this role matters We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. You’ll join our Business Development and Growth team, which is expanding to take on some of our biggest and boldest corporate acquisition targets. This team is all about collaboration, growth, and driving our business forward. From identifying new markets to shaping trusted partnerships, they're helping take us to the next level. This is where you come in. What you'll do Own and lead acquisition strategies that drive our growth across the independent retail sector Lead the rollout of the Nisa Retail fascia, making sure it aligns with our brand and market ambitions Improve partner acquisition and onboarding processes Be the subject matter expert for independent retailer acquisition, sharing insights, tools, and knowledge across our new business team Collaborate with colleagues across the business to unlock opportunities and deliver joined‑up results Line manage two of our New Business Managers for independent retail What you'll bring Deep knowledge of the independent retail sector Proven experience designing and delivering scalable acquisition strategies Commercial know‑how and strong negotiating skills Good communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge inclusively The ability to coach, mentor, and line manage others Why Co‑op? At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive: An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice Training and support for your development and career progression A place you’ll belong We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion. As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you’re a current Co‑op colleague, this does not need to be completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr