Business Development Manager

Are you looking for an exciting and autonomous role within business development, supporting our retailers? We have an opportunity to join our team, working in this fast-paced environment.

You will have end-to-end account management of the relationship with our retailers, based on sound commercial input and superb service. Deliver sales and margin across a defined geographical area, with close management of debt, robust store development, and implementation of business initiatives, achieved through effective influencing and a strong personal brand. Fully accountable for the delivery of all KPIs and comms/engagement with our retailers.

Your main responsibilities:

Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow the area sales in accordance with targets
Ensure profitability of the area in accordance with budgets, targets, and sales mix
Maximise retailer support for the independent brand
Accountable for overseeing the necessary management of debt is undertaken in conjunction with the appropriate support functions
Induction and integration of new stores in accordance with set standards to ensure a professional and supportive onboarding experience
Managing the capital expenditure proposals and budgets for members through encouraging re-investment in their business and obtaining sign off through the appropriate channels
Ensure key accounts and members are serviced and supported with a range of tailored support
Delivery of business initiatives in accordance with set timescales ensuring full ownership, commitment, and right-first-time implementation Identify opportunities for capital expenditure and development with members, working closely with the development team to ensure a strong conversion rate
Provide insight from members back into the business which can be utilised to improve the offer and services to members
Outstanding ambassador for the brand, always ensuring positive comms and compliance to the brand standards
About You

Strong commercial understanding of Symbol Group industry including competitor market activity and market trends
Ability to understand a profit and loss account and understand commercial and financial information
Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development
A detailed eye for retailing standards and the ability to influence member compliance
Knowledge of PC applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
Full detailed knowledge of CPOS/EPOS including interrogation of data and ability to support the retailers with use of same
Outstanding presenting and influencing skills
A confident, driven, and enthusiastic self-starter
A great problem solver with outstanding judgment
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 with requests made centrally responded to within deadlines and returned in full
What next?

If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose “Apply Now” to fill out our short application and submit your CV!