<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Zachary Daniels are recruiting on behalf of a leading retail and wholesale business that supports a wide network of independent convenience retailers. With a proud history and bold plans for the future, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a business committed to helping local retail partners succeed.</strong></p><p class="" data-start="649" data-end="900">We're looking for a Retail Development Manager to join their expanding field team across North East and East London. This is a hybrid role, combining home working with regular travel to stores across your region. A full UK driving licence is required.</p><p class="" data-start="902" data-end="1266">As a Retail Development Manager, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of 60-80 retail sites, working closely with store owners and managers to drive performance, implement best practices, and identify opportunities for growth. You'll be the key connection between head office and the field, making sure each retailer has the tools and support they need to thrive.</p><p class="" data-start="1268" data-end="1590">This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially focused Retail Development Manager who wants to make a real impact on local businesses. You'll use your field experience, communication skills, and commercial mindset to support retailers in achieving their goals while also delivering against business KPIs.</p><p class="" data-start="1592" data-end="1613"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul class="" data-start="1615" data-end="2084"><li class="" data-start="1615" data-end="1728"><p class="" data-start="1617" data-end="1728">Building trusted relationships with independent retailers, supporting their development and store performance</p></li><li class="" data-start="1729" data-end="1825"><p class="" data-start="1731" data-end="1825">Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve standards, grow sales, and drive footfall</p></li><li class="" data-start="1826" data-end="1889"><p class="" data-start="1828" data-end="1889">Managing your own diary to deliver high-impact store visits</p></li><li class="" data-start="1890" data-end="1972"><p class="" data-start="1892" data-end="1972">Providing operational and commercial guidance based on industry best practices</p></li><li class="" data-start="1973" data-end="2084"><p class="" data-start="1975" data-end="2084">Collaborating with internal teams across operations, logistics, and IT to resolve issues and support growth</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="2086" data-end="2096"><strong>About you:</strong></p><p class="" data-start="2098" data-end="2383">To succeed as a Retail Development Manager in this role, you'll need to be a self-starter with experience in field sales, convenience retail, or FMCG. You'll bring strong communication skills, a solutions-focused approach, and the ability to influence others to achieve shared success.</p><ul class="" data-start="2385" data-end="2703"><li class="" data-start="2385" data-end="2448"><p class="" data-start="2387" data-end="2448">Strong background in retail, wholesale, or FMCG field sales</p></li><li class="" data-start="2449" data-end="2507"><p class="" data-start="2451" data-end="2507">Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills</p></li><li class="" data-start="2508" data-end="2563"><p class="" data-start="2510" data-end="2563">Confident using data and systems to drive decisions</p></li><li class="" data-start="2564" data-end="2641"><p class="" data-start="2566" data-end="2641">Highly organised, able to work independently and manage a large portfolio</p></li><li class="" data-start="2642" data-end="2703"><p class="" data-start="2644" data-end="2703">Commercially astute with a passion for retail development</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="2705" data-end="2726"><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul class="" data-start="2728" data-end="3029"><li class="" data-start="2728" data-end="2752"><p class="" data-start="2730" data-end="2752">Salary up to £55,000, bonus, car and benefits</p></li></ul><p><strong>BBBH34000</strong></p><p> </p></dd>