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Full time (40hrs)Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Field based (West Midlands, Shropshire, North Wales Territory)Competitive Salary plus bonus?Excellent benefits packageWe have a? fantastic? opportunity for an experienced Convenience Retailing? Business?Development Manager? to join our SPAR Blakemore Trade Partners Team. Your role is to support and develop the existing SPAR convenience store customer base in yourallocatedarea whilst controlling the implementation of Trade Partner initiatives and ensuring that multi-site retailersmaintainthe standard required by A.F. Blakemore and SPAR.We take the word Partner seriously. As such we areseekinga determined, articulate self-starter with a real passion for customer service, to collaborate, support and listen as we continue to add value to our SPAR customers businesses as well as our own, by driving retail sales.As part of the broader A.F. Blakemore & Son SPAR business, you will be empowered and supported in a family business that encourages accountability and personal development, thriving in a culture with defined DNA and Values built upon positive relationships both internally, with its partners and our local communitiesKey Tasks/ResponsibilitiesDevelopment ofappropriate retailbusiness plans, operational targets, and budgets, in conjunction with the retailerMonitoring retailers level of adherence / loyalty towards recognised SPARoperatingstandards andfacilitatingimprovement asrequiredMonitoring retailer performance andfacilitatingimprovement asrequired, in conjunction with the wider retail teamThe control ofbad debtmanagement within the business and liaising closely with head officewith regard toissuesidentifiedProviding retailers with information and supportregardingthe implementation of new SPAR developments / initiativesProviding retailers with advice / sources of information reference general business issues and legislation (e.g. health and food safety, training, employment law, etc.)Successful integration of new retailers as they are handed over from RecruitmentSupporting the Regional Sales Managers byrepresentingthe Sales Department within project groups.Some Key requirementsIdeallypossessManagerial experience in Convenience Store/Supermarket.Account management experienced with B2B accounts, ideally in convenience/food.UK Driving LicenceHigh levelof numeracy and literacyA good knowledge of Retail OperationsExcellent customer service skills?A passion for RetailExtremely self-motivated and drivenExperienced in Account/Field ManagementDesirableBusiness Degree or equivalentRetail Management experienceWhatsin it for you?Competitive Salary plus Bonus OpportunityA dynamic role in an expanding teamFast paced exciting opportunity working with some of the UK's leading brands including SPARGenerous staff discountProactive promotion of internal candidatesMarket leading benefits scheme including:24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portalStaff Discount in our SPAR storesAccess to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discountsCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeCompany Pension SchemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeLong Service AwardsAbout us:At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd,wereproud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UKs largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, whilemaintainingthe values of a family business.Wereconstantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.Today, weoperateat the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.SPAR is the worlds largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnoverin excess of£3 billion, SPAR is also the UKs leading convenience store group. Being a symbol group means that individual SPAR membersretaintheir independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global clusive environment: ? xehkeey as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimumcriteria for the role.You may have experience of the following:Retail Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Convenience Retail Development Manager, Regional Retail Advisor, Trade Partner Manager, Area Business Manager, Field Account Executive, Retail Operations Manager, Territory Growth Manager, Wholesale Account Manager, or Store Support ManagerREF-227 748