A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the largest independent convenience store operator in the UK with a
turnover of £1.2 billion and over 7,500 employees in total across all of their divisions in England and
Wales.
With a turnover of £340 million, Blakemore Wholesale is the third largest company of its kind in the
UK market and the largest member of the Landmark Wholesale group. The division operates 14 cash
& carry sites across England and Wales and has more than 400 retail club store members.
Blakemore Wholesale also runs a national food distribution service which serves delivered
customers across the UK via an 84,000 sq ft distribution depot at Apex II in Great Bridge, West
Midlands. The division employs 700 people.
We are currently looking to recruit the following position:
New Business Development Manager
Want to develop a career in Key Account management? You don’t even need experience.
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Are you energetic & Competitive?
Have you got an infectious personality?
Do you love working with people?
Do you have a need to learn, improve and grow yourself every day?
Do you have the capability to be the best?
If so, come and join the AF Blakemore Wholesale Distribution Team. We currently have vacancies
across all our routes to market and can offer a great step into a varied and rewarding career.
Core Responsibilities:
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Influence our existing customers to make Blakemore their #1
Take the Blakemore Wholesale Distribution message to new customers in new markets
Be the face of our business across key areas of the trade including vending, wholesale and
even export!
The role is a commercial one, you’ll be in the middle helping to deliver great customer
service and driving growth. You don’t need to be an accountant, but you will need to be
numerate and to want to generate profit!
What’s in it for you?
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£15-£20k Base, dependent on experience with potential to earn £50k OTE. The chance to
drive around in a company Mini.
A job you’ll love, great coaching, training and support and an environment where you can
win every day!
What are you waiting for?
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and covering letter to
recruitment@afblakemore.com quoting Job No: BW-61.