Retail Development Controller - London

Booker – London – Working hours 38 – Apply by 13-May-2026 We're currently recruiting for a Retail Development Controller in Booker. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join our Retail Sales team. Within this role you'll unlock the potential for fascia and independent retail customers to understand what brand portfolio options are available to them to help drive their business goals. Creating true opportunities to support customers to enhance their business goals and drive profits. A first for the industry, you'll now have the opportunity to work across all FOUR of our symbol brands; Londis, Budgens, Premier, Family Shopper when supporting your customers. This role is truly about Customer relationships, this isn't just selling boxes of crisps into retailers! This role requires regular travel to customer sites and a car allowance will be provided where applicable. What is in it for you * A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. * After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. * 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year. * Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. * Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. * 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. * Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates. * An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. * After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. * Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. * Life Assurance – You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay. * Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family. * A great holiday package. Responsibilities * Working with independent and fascia customers in the region to understand their business plans and where opportunities can arise. * Unlocking opportunities across our brand portfolio with new and existing customers to improve retention and driving sales. * Managing a team of Retail Development Managers in the region. * Interpreting complex datasets to drive decision making and aligning with business objectives. Qualifications * Previous experience in a similar role is preferable. * Knowledge of the wholesale sector and symbol facias. * Previous experience handling large complex data sets and making data‑driven decisions. * To be commercially aware to make solid decisions. * To be a great communicator with solid influencing skills. About us Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome. Flexible working We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you. Accessibility We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com Please note We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. *Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco* For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr