Field Retail Growth & Partnerships Manager

Nativodsg; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail partner in the UK is looking for an experienced Convenience Retailing Business Development Manager to support their SPAR Blakemore Trade Partners Team. The role involves developing retail business plans, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to SPAR standards. Candidates should have managerial experience in convenience stores, strong customer service skills, and a UK driving license. This permanent position offers competitive compensation, a bonus opportunity, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary plus Bonus Opportunity

Dynamic role in an expanding team

Generous staff discount

Access to a comprehensive benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally possess Management experience in Convenience Store/Supermarket.
• Proven experience in account management with B2B accounts.
• UK Driving Licence is essential.
• High proficiency in numeracy and literacy is crucial.
• A solid understanding of Retail Operations is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are mandatory.
• Extremely self-motivated and driven individuals are preferred.
• Experience in Account/Field Management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop retail business plans and operational targets with retailers.
• Monitor adherence to SPAR operating standards.
• Assess retailer performance and facilitate improvements.
• Manage bad debt and liaise with head office.
• Provide support on new SPAR initiatives and developments.
• Develop strong relationships with retailers and their teams.
• Identify and report issues affecting retailer trading capabilities.
• Support Regional Sales Managers in project groups.

Skills

Managerial experience in Convenience Store/Supermarket

Account management experience with B2B accounts

UK Driving Licence

High level of numeracy and literacy

Knowledge of Retail Operations

Excellent customer service skills

Self-motivated and driven

Experience in Account/Field Management

Education

Business Degree or equivalent

Job description

A major retail partner in the UK is looking for an experienced Convenience Retailing Business Development Manager to support their SPAR Blakemore Trade Partners Team. The role involves developing retail business plans, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to SPAR standards. Candidates should have managerial experience in convenience stores, strong customer service skills, and a UK driving license. This permanent position offers competitive compensation, a bonus opportunity, and a dynamic work environment.