New Business Manager

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40hrs p/w
Salary: Competitive
Location: Willenhall Head Office
 
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business and building lasting commercial relationships? We're looking for an ambitious New Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the growth of our Food & Retail Solutions division. This is an exciting opportunity to identify new market opportunities, develop a strong pipeline of prospects, and convert them into long-term customers. If you thrive on opening doors, enjoy working strategically to uncover growth opportunities, and are motivated by achieving ambitious targets, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the future success of our business.
 
Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
 
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• High level of numeracy and literacy is essential
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Demonstrable Retail Wholesale Sales experience is essential
• Experience in the use of CRM software
• Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong organisational and planning skills with an attention to detail
• Experience in managing costs and resources
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales
• Customer focused and understands the importance of this to the business
• Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
• Extremely self-motivated and driven
 
About us:
 
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
 
Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
 
SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
 
Please download the job description for more information.
 
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
 
You may have experience in the following: Business Development Manager, New Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Wholesale Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, Field Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, Regional Sales Manager, B2B Sales Manager, FMCG Sales Manager, etc
 
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