Brand Developer / Merchandiser

GCS Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent supplier of building materials is seeking a Brand Developer/Merchandiser. This role offers autonomy and involves promoting products to builders merchants and stockists. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction supplies sector, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. The position includes a competitive salary between £31,000 - £34,000, a company vehicle, and hotel accommodation for overnight stays when necessary.

Benefits

Company vehicle supplied

Hotel accommodation provided

Potential progression path to sales roles

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the construction supplies sector.
• Background in merchandising or marketing in construction.
• Strong customer-service and outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Promote products to builders merchants and contractors.
• Set up and maintain merchandising displays.
• Provide technical product support to partners.
• Manage own schedule and travel within the region.

Skills

Sales experience in building materials

Customer service skills

Knowledge of building product ranges

Ability to work independently

Job description

Role

Brand Developer / Merchandiser – Building Materials

Sector

Builders Materials / Construction Supplies

Location

The North East of England

Salary

£31,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience plus car, no weekends

Job Overview

We are looking for a Brand Developer / Merchandiser for a leading independent supplier of building materials who sell through builders merchants and other distribution channels. This is an interesting promotional role with a good degree of autonomy and could be a stepping stone to an area sales role. You will deal with current stockists of high‑quality building products, giving you a warm, customer‑facing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit builders merchants, stockists, contractors and other distribution channels to promote the product and provide product knowledge to both potential customers and merchants.
• Set up merchandising displays and ensure they are correctly stocked and compliant with visual standards.
• Check displays during visits and keep up to date with new products the company offers.
• Provide the merchants with product information and support, acting as a credible source of technical information.
• Represent the brand at events, brief builders merchants and keep them informed of the company's initiatives.
• Work remotely as needed and manage own schedule, including occasional overnight stays with provided hotel accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to or working within the building materials or construction supplies sector, especially with builders merchants.
• Background in merchandising or marketing for construction supply environments.
• Strong customer‑service and sales background, with an outgoing personality and credibility.
• Good knowledge of building product ranges and willingness to learn new products.
• Ability to travel within the region and work independently.

Benefits

• Company vehicle supplied.
• Hotel accommodation provided on occasions when overnight stays are required.
• Potential progression path to Regional Sales Representative, External Sales, or Area Sales role.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.