Retail Development Manager - London

Job Description

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.

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

• 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

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk