Retail Development Manager - London

About the role

We’re currently recruiting for a, Retail Development Controller in Booker.

 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join our Retail Sales team. Within this role you’ll unlock the potential for fascia and independent retail customers to understand what brand portfolio options are available to them to help drive their business goals. Creating true opportunities to support customers to enhance their business goals and drive profits. 

 

A first for the industry, you’ll now have the opportunity to work across all FOUR of our symbol brands; Londis, Budgens, Premier, Family Shopper when supporting your customers.

 

This role is truly about Customer relationships, this isn’t just selling boxes of crisps into retailers! 

 

This role requires regular travel to customer sites and a car allowance will be provided where applicable. 

 

Main Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for; 

 

• Working with independent and fascia customers in the region to understand their business plans and where opportunities can arise.
• Unlocking opportunities across our brand portfolio with new and existing customers to improve retention and driving sales. 
• Managing a team of Retail Development Managers in the region.
• Interpreting complex datasets to drive decision making and aligning with business objectives. 

Support the delivery of the overall group retail business plan

You will need

You will need

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable
• Knowledge of the wholesale sector and symbol facias.
• Previous experience handling large complex data sets and making data driven decisions.
• To be commercially aware to make solid decisions 
• To be a great communicator with solid influencing skills 

 

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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