Retail Development Manager

Retail Development Manager

Location:

North West (regular travel across retail sites)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, plus car/car allowance & bonus

Type:
Full-time, permanent

Ready to lead a premium retail estate where people, performance, and presence on the shop floor really matter?

We’re supporting a family‑owned, premium food‑to‑go and food manufacturing business to appoint a Retail Sales Development Manager into a senior, highly visible role reporting directly to the Sales Director.

You'll take responsibility for approximately 60% of the business, overseeing a network of company‑owned retail shops, alongside supporting the launch and development of a new franchise model.

This is a people‑led role le you’ll work closely with an experienced, analytically strong senior individual (moving into a part‑time support role), your focus will be on store visits, leadership, coaching, and driving commercial performance through people.

• Lead and develop a team of senior retail leaders.
• Drive sales growth, standards, and consistency across retail stores employing c.500 people.
• Spend significant time on site, building relationships, coaching managers, and improving performance.
• Own retail sales strategy and execution, ensuring stores meet revenue, margin, and KPI targets.
• Identify underperforming locations and deliver structured improvement plans.
• Oversee stock, ordering, returns, and waste reduction in partnership with supply chain and production.
• Support the rollout and governance of the franchise model, ensuring brand and operational consistency.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the brand, culture, and values across the retail estate.

• Proven senior multi‑site retail leadership experience (food retail, bakery, QSR, or premium convenience ideal).
• Strong commercial instinct with a track record of driving revenue through people and presence.
• Comfortable managing scale, complexity, and performance across large retail estates.
• A natural, credible leader who connects easily with store teams and managers.
• Hands‑on, energetic approach – this is not a desk‑based role.
• Experience working with manufacturing or central production sites is advantageous.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential retail leadership role within a growing, family‑owned business that values quality, craft, and people over corporate bureaucracy.

You’ll have real autonomy, a visible seat at the table, and the chance to shape the future of a premium retail brand at an exciting point in its journey.

If you’re a senior retail leader who thrives on store visits, people leadership, and driving performance on the ground, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.