New Business & Acquisitions Manager

Bestwayretail; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in the UK seeks a New Business & Acquisitions Manager to drive new accounts and sales by establishing quality business leads. Candidates should have strong commercial knowledge of the Symbol Group industry, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence compliance among members. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonuses, as well as opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

£5,500 car allowance per annum

Competitive uncapped bonus scheme

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buy - up to 5 days

Company pension

Life Assurance

Social events

Colleague discount

Qualifications

• Strong commercial understanding of the Symbol Group industry and market trends.
• Ability to spot opportunities for growth.
• Outstanding problem-solving and judgement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive networking relationships with Bestway Retail colleagues.
• Work cross-functionally to execute recruitment campaigns.
• Approach retailers for acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Commercial understanding of Symbol Group industry

Outstanding presenting and influencing skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Organisational skills

Job description

As a New Business & Acquisitions Manager, you will deliver the annually set number of New accounts and Sales from establishing and securing quality new business leads from across the Bestway Retail portfolio of brands. You will be target driven with the chance to increase your earnings as you increase your sales. Working in a team that supports creation and execution of the seta new business strategy and liaising closely with other Bestway Retail functions to maximise productivity and the results generated from all newly recruited accounts.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• £5,500 car allowance per annum
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy - up to 5 days
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Social events
• Colleague discount

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop positive networking relationships with the wider field based Bestway Retail colleagues
• Develop strong links withLOBAL industry contacts to drive activity and support for new business lead generation
• Work cross‑functionally with colleagues to ensure all required literature and presentations are in place and remain relevant, enabling the successful execution of planned recruitment campaigns acrossidentified retail sectors
• Proactively network with existing Bestway Retail operators who desire to grow their store numbers
• Approach retailers to ascertain acquisition opportunities

About You

• Strong commercial understanding of the Symbol Group industry including competitor market activity and market trends
• Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development
• A detailed eye for retailing standards and the ability to influence member compliance
• Outstanding presenting and influencing skills
• A confident, driven and enthusiastic self‑starter
• A great problem solver with outstanding judgement
• Ability to prioritise and strike a balance between proactive and reactive
• Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Outstanding organisational skills; requests made centrally are responded to within deadlines and returned in full

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