Business Development Manager

Company: Bestway Retail
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

About The Role

We have an opportunity to join our team in a fast paced commercially driven environment where you will have end to end account management responsibilities of our relationships with retailers within your area.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: York

Responsibilities

  • Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow area sales in line with targets
  • Ensure profitability of the area in accordance with budgets, targets, and sales mix
  • Maximise retailer support for the independent brand
  • Oversee the management of debt in conjunction with support functions
  • Manage the capital expenditure proposals and budgets for members
  • Ensure key accounts and members are serviced and supported with a range of tailored support
  • Deliver business initiatives in accordance with set timescales, ensuring full ownership, commitment, and first‑time implementation
  • Identify opportunities for capital expenditure and development with members, working closely with the development team to ensure a strong conversion rate
  • Have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices

The Ideal Candidate

  • Ability to understand a profit and loss account and commercial and financial information
  • Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development
  • Knowledge of PC applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Outstanding presenting and influencing skills
  • A confident, driven, and enthusiastic self‑starter
  • Ability to prioritise and strike a balance between proactive and reactive tasks
  • Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive bonus scheme
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance

Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives, and value diversity and inclusion.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026