Business Development Manager

Job Details

Job title:
Business Development Manager - Depot: United Gateshead -
Reporting to
:
General Manager

Salary:
Competitive

The company has over 200 employees with a turnover in excess of £220 million. We have 3 have branches, 2 in Glasgow and 1 at Gateshead in the North East of England, with a further depot planned to open late 2026 in Greater Manchester. We are primarily a Cash & Carry Wholesale business with a wide product portfolio consisting of Beers, Wines, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Confectionary, Crisps and Snacks, Household and Grocery.

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to inspire our customers and your colleagues?

As a Business Development Manager
, your role will involve developing and building strong commercial relationships with our estate of independent retail owners, helping them to thrive and prosper in the competitive convenience retail sector. Implement mutually agreed joint business plans, ensure all aspects of store standards are maintained and continuously improved. Identify opportunities to improve retailer loyalty and achieve agreed sales targets. Recruitment of new retailers within a defined territory for our cash and carry hubs and also our facia brands Shop Local, Shop Local Express and Shopsmart.

A strong retail background and proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) within a retail environment would be preferred although training will be provided.

Working with our trading team and also key suppliers to implement promotional activity within your estate.

A large proportion of your time will be spent in store with your retail partners so the ability to manage your time effectively and deliver projects to tight deadlines are a key pillar of the role.

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full UK driving licence.

• Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Logical Reasoning / Problem Solving
• Customer Focused
• Accountability
• Planning & Organizational Skills