Blakemore Trade Partners
Retail Business Development Manager
Blakemore Trade Partners, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Retail Business Development Manager
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Retail Business Development Manager
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Blakemore Trade Partners .
About the Role Field based (South East, Surrey, Kent, Sussex). Competitive Salary plus bonus and an excellent benefit package.
We are looking for an experienced Convenience Retailing professional to support and develop the existing SPAR convenience store customer base in your allocated area whilst controlling the implementation of Trade Partner initiatives and ensuring that multi‑site retailers maintain the standards required by A.F. Blakemore and SPAR.
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
Develop appropriate retail business plans, operational targets, and budgets in conjunction with the retailer.
Monitor retailers’ adherence to SPAR operating standards and facilitate improvements as required.
Track retailer performance and work with the wider retail team to drive improvement.
Control bad‑debt management within the business and liaise closely with head office on issues identified.
Provide retailers with information and support regarding the implementation of new SPAR developments and initiatives.
Advise retailers on general business issues and legislation (e.g. health and food safety, training, employment law).
Develop good working relationships with individual retailers and their teams while meeting the needs of the AFB Group.
Identify issues that may affect a retailer’s ability to trade or pay AFB Group bills and report these to head office.
Integrate new retailers as they are handed over from Recruitment.
Support the Regional Sales Managers by representing the Sales Department in project groups.
Essential Qualifications
Managerial experience in Convenience Store/Supermarket.
Account management experience with B2B accounts, ideally in convenience/food.
UK Driving Licence.
High level of numeracy and literacy.
Good knowledge of Retail Operations.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong passion for Retail.
Extremely self‑motivated and driven.
Experience in Account/Field Management.
Desirable
Business Degree or equivalent.
Retail Management experience.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary plus Bonus Opportunity.
A dynamic role in an expanding team.
Fast‑paced opportunity working with leading UK brands including SPAR.
Generous staff discount.
Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
Market‑Leading Benefits Scheme
24/7 access to payslips via HR/Payroll portal.
Staff discount in SPAR stores.
Wide range of high‑street retail, holiday & leisure discounts via colleague benefits scheme.
Company Life Insurance (1 x Annual Salary), 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
NEST pension scheme.
Extra Holidays – Purchase Scheme.
Long Service Awards.
About Us A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, owning 250 SPAR convenience stores and employing almost 6,000 people with a turnover of £1.2 billion.
Inclusive Environment We are a Disability Confident & Committed employer, dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates.
Job Details
Department: Trade Partners
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role
Closing date for applications: 5th January, 2026
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Retail Business Development Manager
role at
Blakemore Trade Partners .
About the Role Field based (South East, Surrey, Kent, Sussex). Competitive Salary plus bonus and an excellent benefit package.
We are looking for an experienced Convenience Retailing professional to support and develop the existing SPAR convenience store customer base in your allocated area whilst controlling the implementation of Trade Partner initiatives and ensuring that multi‑site retailers maintain the standards required by A.F. Blakemore and SPAR.
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
Develop appropriate retail business plans, operational targets, and budgets in conjunction with the retailer.
Monitor retailers’ adherence to SPAR operating standards and facilitate improvements as required.
Track retailer performance and work with the wider retail team to drive improvement.
Control bad‑debt management within the business and liaise closely with head office on issues identified.
Provide retailers with information and support regarding the implementation of new SPAR developments and initiatives.
Advise retailers on general business issues and legislation (e.g. health and food safety, training, employment law).
Develop good working relationships with individual retailers and their teams while meeting the needs of the AFB Group.
Identify issues that may affect a retailer’s ability to trade or pay AFB Group bills and report these to head office.
Integrate new retailers as they are handed over from Recruitment.
Support the Regional Sales Managers by representing the Sales Department in project groups.
Essential Qualifications
Managerial experience in Convenience Store/Supermarket.
Account management experience with B2B accounts, ideally in convenience/food.
UK Driving Licence.
High level of numeracy and literacy.
Good knowledge of Retail Operations.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong passion for Retail.
Extremely self‑motivated and driven.
Experience in Account/Field Management.
Desirable
Business Degree or equivalent.
Retail Management experience.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary plus Bonus Opportunity.
A dynamic role in an expanding team.
Fast‑paced opportunity working with leading UK brands including SPAR.
Generous staff discount.
Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
Market‑Leading Benefits Scheme
24/7 access to payslips via HR/Payroll portal.
Staff discount in SPAR stores.
Wide range of high‑street retail, holiday & leisure discounts via colleague benefits scheme.
Company Life Insurance (1 x Annual Salary), 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
NEST pension scheme.
Extra Holidays – Purchase Scheme.
Long Service Awards.
About Us A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, owning 250 SPAR convenience stores and employing almost 6,000 people with a turnover of £1.2 billion.
Inclusive Environment We are a Disability Confident & Committed employer, dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates.
Job Details
Department: Trade Partners
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role
Closing date for applications: 5th January, 2026
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