New Business and Acquisitions Manager - LONDON
This is an exciting role that is focused on the recruitment of stores into the Bestway Retail symbol family. The variety of propositions available means you have the autonomy to pick the right brand for the right store, retailer, and demographics.
Working in a team that supports the creation and execution of the new business strategy and liaising closely with other Bestway Retail functions to maximize productivity and the results generated from all newly recruited accounts.
Your main responsibilities:
- Develop positive networking relationships with the wider field-based Bestway Retail colleagues.
- Develop strong links with external industry contacts to drive activity and support for New business lead generation.
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues and support functions who help you achieve your goals.
- Proactively network with existing Bestway Retail operators who have a desire to grow their store numbers.
- Approach retailers to ascertain acquisition opportunities.
- Deliver the annual new store recruit and sales target by establishing and securing quality new business leads from across the Bestway Retail portfolio of brands.
About You:
- Strong commercial understanding of the Symbol Group industry including competitor market activity and market trends.
- Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development.
- Outstanding presenting and influencing skills with the ability to close the deal.
- A confident, driven, and enthusiastic self-starter.
- Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
The Ideal Candidate:
- At least 2 years experience in symbol retailing.
- Active network of contacts within the symbol retail arena.
- Proactive mindset and not afraid to use initiative.
- Tenacious self-starter with a can-do attitude.
- Adept at hunting for new business, presenting a proposition, and closing the deal.
Benefits:
- Pension.
- Company Car.
- Highly competitive salary with potential open-ended bonus.
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.
Ready to join our team?
We encourage applications even if you don't meet all the criteria. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
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Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Experience:
- New business and Acquisition management: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required).
Work authorization:
- United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: In person.
Reference ID: T18.
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