THE ROLE Regional Acquisitions Manager Location: Willenhall, West Midlands Working Pattern: Field Based Reports to: Acquisitions Manager
Established in 1917, A.F. Blakemore & Sons Ltd is one of the largest and most forward-thinking family-owned businesses in the UK. They are seeking a Regional Acquisitions Manager who will take ownership over their own geographic location, with the opportunity to shape and expand A.F. Blakemore’s national portfolio, realising and unlocking potential for their legacy to grow. This role requires an experienced and dynamic individual to acquire suitable opportunities for the purpose of operating Blakemore group retail operations through identification of suitable land, premises and going concerns, their subsequent assessment, negotiation and reporting ensuring that the quality of new sites enhances profitability and business performance. Main Duties • Identify suitable opportunities for the purpose of operating a SPAR convenience store or other retail trading formats. • Work closely with Developers, Agents and legal advisors to deliver acquisitions that are aligned to the Property strategy. • Seek “off market” opportunities proactively through own enquiries and direct approaches. • Conduct negotiations for site acquisitions. • Agree best possible terms with planning, licensing and other appropriate authorities ensuring deadlines are met for each acquisition in line with Blakemore Group expectations. • Conduct due diligence for all sites including assessing feasibility, risk, competitor activity, local developments. • Produce site reports/proposals and internal memorandums for senior management and relevant Group Boards • Work closely with the construction team to assist with end-to-end delivery of projects, on time and within budget. • Advise on relevant trends and developments in the Property marketplace and review competitor activity. • Compliance with health and safety responsibilities as defined at Level 3 of the company Health and Safety Policy arrangements.
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service / Retail discount reward scheme for participation in healthy activities • Company Pension Scheme (2 year service eligibility criteria) • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x annual salary, and 6 x annual salary with Company Pension Scheme membership • NEST pension scheme • Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme • Cycle2Work – Salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme • Long Service Awards at key service milestones (e.g. 25 years’ service is £500 in retail vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid sabbatical leave) • Voluntary health cash plans (BHSF) • Opportunity to participate in planned community activities during normal working hours • Payroll giving Equal Opportunities A.F. Blakemore is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Experience of managing the entire acquisition process from site finding, negotiation, purchase, legal and licensing processes etc. • Experience of liaising with landlords and developers • Ability to work under tight time constraints to deliver high quality service. • A strong, concise communicator with excellent interpersonal skills • Valid driving licence Benefits of Employment • Company car (grade 2) or allowance of £5,611 p/a • Bonus of up to 10% of annual salary • 34 days holiday per year including public holidays (Increasing after 3, 5 and 10 years) • Company sick pay after 6 months employment, up to a maximum of 26 weeks • Mobile Phone & laptop • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’ • 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal • 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our company owned SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes) • Wellbeing support via Grocery Aid – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice • Wellbeing App via YuLife – Free 24/7 virtual GP
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