Business Development Manager

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life Assurance

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

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.

• Achieve set sales plans and implement strategies to grow the 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
• Overseeing the management of debt is undertaken in conjunction with the support functions
• Managing the capital expenditure proposals and budgets for members
• 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
• 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
• Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham to Cheshire

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.

Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East