OverviewAs a Retail Development Manager you will report directly to the Retail Development Controller and work alongside a team of RDMs to form the Regional Retail Team. Your role is to deliver the company's objectives through engagement and delivery of the Retail Plan. Work closely with Premier and Family Shopper retailers to support and develop their businesses.ResponsibilitiesManaging an existing portfolio of disciplined Premier and Family Shopper retailers, advising on how to improve and enhance their store offer to consumers.Recruiting new business from competitor and independent retailers by selling the benefits of joining the leading symbol fascia in the convenience sector.Challenging and advising on underperforming stores and helping them improve to meet contractual obligations.Ensuring feedback is shared with the retail functions.Supporting the creation of a culture which recognises the right behaviours, with Everyone is Welcome and makes Booker a place to get on.You will needSuccessful career with a core skill set around influencing customers.Exceptional relationship-building capability.Commercial understanding.Effectiveness in a remote field-based role as well as being part of the Retail team.Ability to challenge, develop and embed change.Ability to make pragmatic decisions based on information given.A natural ability to listen and advise customers on best practice.Strong intellectual capability supported by judgment.A positive nature, able to adapt in a changing landscape.A high level of resilience.Basic Microsoft Office 365 and good IT skills.About BookerBooker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations across the UK.Diversity, equity and inclusionDE&I at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to feel represented and to be yourself at work. We’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.Flexible workingWe know life looks different for each of us. Booker welcomes conversations about flexible working. Some people are starting their careers, some want the freedom to do what they love, others may be carers, nearing retirement, or adapting to parenthood. Talk to us during your application about how we may be able to support you.Accessibility & equal opportunityBooker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.Please note: We can only accept candidates over 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.On occasions with high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only offer individual feedback to candidates who attend an interview.*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but operated separately; benefits offered will differ from those at Tesco.*For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr