Business Development Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Bestway Retail is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire
About The Role
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.
About Bestway
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
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life Assurance
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bestway Retail, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Bestway Retail holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.