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Bestway Retail

New Business & Acquisitions Manager

Bestway RetailPreston, England, United Kingdom· Full-time
Added 3 Sept · still live

Not disclosed

Salary

Not disclosed by employer

355688% match

SOC code · predicted

Sales accounts and business development managers

£55,200

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 3556 (88% 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 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers, Commercial/marketing focus on recruitment campaigns and market trends). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.

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About the role

As a New Business & Acquisitions Manager, you will deliver the annually set number of New accounts and Sales from establishing and securing quality new business leads from across the Bestway Retail portfolio of brands.

You will be target driven with the chance to increase your earnings as you increase your sales.

Working in a team that supports creation and executes implementation of the new business strategy and liaising closely with other Bestway Retail functions to maximise productivity and the results generated from all newly recruited accounts.

About our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme
  • Company Car
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy - up to 5 days
  • Company pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Social events

Your main responsibilities:

  • Initiate and develop positive networking relationships with the wider field based Bestway Retail colleagues
  • Developing strong links with external industry contacts, to drive activity and support for New business lead generation
  • Working cross-functionally with colleagues, ensuring all required literature and presentations are in place and remain relevant, to enable the successful execution of planned Recruitment campaigns across identified retail sectors
  • Proactively network with existing Bestway Retail operators who have a desire to grow their store numbers
  • Approaching retailers to ascertain acquisition opportunities

About You

  • Strong commercial understanding of Symbol Group industry including competitor market activity and market trends
  • Ability to spot opportunities for growth and development
  • A detailed eye for retailing standards and the ability to influence member compliance
  • Outstanding presenting and influencing skills
  • A confident, driven and enthusiastic self-starter
  • A great problem solver with outstanding judgement
  • Ability to prioritise and strike a balance between proactive and reactive
  • Ability to build exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Outstanding organisational skills with requests made centrally responded to within deadlines and returned in full

  • We'd love to hear from you if you think we match your job search!

    What next?

    If you are looking to launch, or grow, an exciting career in a company that values progression and development! Choose “Apply now” to fill out our short application and submit your CV!

    Ready to apply? This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.

    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

    SOC 3556 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~392k in sample
    P25 £43kP75 £80k
    SOC 3556
    £33kmedian £58kgoing rate £55k£107k

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    About sponsorship for this role

    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.