Area Development Manager

Brewers Decorator Centres; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in home improvement is looking for a proactive individual to enhance business relationships and generate new sales. This role involves collaborating with the sales team to drive profitability and ensure outstanding customer service. Candidates should have experience in a retail/sales environment, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of products such as paints. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of company benefits including a company car and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company Car

Mobile Phone

Laptop

31 days holiday

Free life assurance

5% pension contribution

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail/sales environment is essential.
• Knowledge of paints and protective coatings is beneficial.
• Ability to manage own time and set targets for achievement.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by developing relationships with customers.
• Work closely with the sales team to increase sales in the region.
• Provide excellent customer service to deliver company objectives.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Knowledge of paints and decorating products

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Job description

Responsibilities

• Generating new business by establishing and growing current relationships with existing customers and developing our relationships with new customers.
• Working with the National Sales Manager, Sales Directors, Regional Manager, Area Development Managers and Branch Managers to increase Region sales while providing excellent customer service.
• Developing profitable business in the region in line with agreed objectives and KPI's.
• Providing the highest standard of friendly, knowledgeable service to deliver the Company objective to be the decorator's first choice.
• Sharing our products and expert service with a specific ledger of customers as well as collaborating with new customers to support, develop and grow our business.
• Acting as a key partner in supporting the Regional Manager to develop business and run a profitable operation.
• Displaying initiative, commercial acumen and highly effective communication skills, building rapport with customers; setting your own sales plans and objectives as a confident self‑starter.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail / sales environment in our sector.
• Knowledge of paints, protective coatings and decorating sundries for either Trade or Retail markets would be beneficial.
• An enthusiasm for sales with the ability to build relationships and rapport easily with suppliers and customers.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels.
• The ability and confidence to independently manage your own time and set targets for achievement.
• A current driving licence is essential, and you will live within the business area.
• Transferrable experience in this sector, ideally as a Sales Representative or equivalent.
• Interest in moving into a more sales‑driven position.

Benefits

• Company Car, Mobile Phone & Laptop.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Free life assurance.
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions).
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to access unlimited medical advice when you need it.
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements.
• Employee Assistance Programme – accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents.
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments plus optional Private Medical Insurance.
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners – major high street brands, supermarkets etc.
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis.
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief.
• Comprehensive Induction Programme.
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit‑related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.

We are proud to be ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Our Brewers Group has over 120 years of heritage in the industry and a network of over 250 stores nationwide.

To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers.