Bestway Group
Commercial Operations Manager - 12 Month Contract
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Commercial Operations Manager
Bestway Vans Direct is part of the UK's largest independent wholesaler and operates both syndicated and dedicated salesforces in partnership with some of the UK's leading impulse brands. Together, we service more than 22,000 independent retailers across mainland UK.
We are seeking a Commercial Operations Manager to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. Reporting to the Director of Trading, Bestway Vans Direct, this role will be responsible for implementing, overseeing and managing all commercial requirements across our Salesforce+ dedicated salesforces. This is a rapidly growing area for the business currently supporting five global brands with plans for further expansion.
Bestway Vans Direct Salesforce+ works directly with suppliers to deliver tailored sales force operations across mainland UK, helping to achieve specific supplier objectives of distribution growth and brand presence within the independent retail sector.
Working closely with our salesforce management and other internal departments in our Sheffield Office the Commercial Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring these programmes are executed efficiently and effectively, driving both operational excellence and commercial success.
This is a 37.5 hour per week role, fully office based 5 days per week at our Sheffield offices. Some travel will be required as part of the role and so a UK driving licence is essential.
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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
- Managing a team of Project Coordinators and Trade Marketing Executives
- Managing Commercial Operations for Salesforce+ Established Businesses
- Proving project management and support for the setup of new business initiatives
- Acting as the key point of contact for National Sales Manager for Salesforce+ and Field Sales Managers
- Providing Data and Insight for internal business meetings
- Overseeing all supplier performance scorecards
- Maintaining strong supplier relationships
The Ideal Candidate
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- Excellent people and team management skills, with the ability to motivate teams through change and manage performance
- Effective project management skills and experience, including budget control, resource planning and milestone tracking
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders both internally and with suppliers
- Ability to solve problems under pressure
- Excellent presentation and workshop facilitation skills
- Experience creating executive presentations in Powerpoint and Canva
- Ability to negotiate effectively
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 22 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional days
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. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.
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.
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