Brand Development Manager - Benjamin Moore & Albany

Brewers Decorator Centres; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorative materials supplier in the UK seeks an experienced Brand Development Manager to drive growth for their premium paint brands. This role encompasses developing strategic sales plans, engaging with industry professionals, and providing technical support and education. Candidates should have a strong track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel. This position offers an exciting opportunity to represent well-known brands within a fast-paced environment, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits package

Private Medical Insurance

34 days holiday increasing with service

Pension plan with company contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong track record in developing and securing sales.
• Ability to build lasting partnerships with decorators and contractors.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic sales and growth plans.
• Engaging with decorators, architects, and designers.
• Identifying new business leads and nurturing accounts.
• Providing product education and support.

Skills

Confident influencer and negotiator

Strong sector knowledge of paints or coatings

Excellent communication skills

Motivated and adaptable

Job description

We are looking for strategically focused Brand Development Managers to drive growth and innovation for the Benjamin Moore and Albany paint brands nationally. These are senior roles within our business and will have a particular focus on national specifiers across sectors such as Construction, Retail, Leisure, Education and Healthcare. You will be the face of the two leading brands in a growing and evolving market whilst having the support and back-up of the Brewers Group business and the full complement of brands they offer. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced and creative Brand Development Manager to make a real impact in a fast‑moving, customer‑focused environment. Covering the North East, North West and Yorkshire area, postcodes will include CH, L, WA, WN, M, SK, HD, WF, LS. We are a fourth‑generation family business who leads the marketplace, supplying decorating materials to Consumers, Tradespeople and Contractors across the UK. Operating from over 280 Decorator Centres nationwide, we have the largest decorative sales teams in our market. We also operate a unique and fast developing e‑commerce businesses. Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, founded in 1904, we are proud to be a family business run on family principles with a clear vision to "play our part in making the world a brighter place". Like any organisation, it's our people who make us who we are. We are truly a family business when it means our people, with our mantra being to "help one another succeed". We want to see all our people flourish in their roles and reach their full potential, to support our customers in developing their own businesses. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers

Responsibilities

• Growing the brands - Developing and executing strategic sales and growth development plans that will boost market share.
• Building and growing relationships - Engaging with decorators, contractors, architects and designers to create and secure lasting partnerships.
• Spotting opportunities - Identify and convert new business leads, securing new opportunities for growth while nurturing existing accounts.
• Being the expert - Providing technical specifications, product education and work with our L&D Team support with in‑store training to ensure customers get the best solutions and see the value in the brands.
• Leading the way - Be an ambassador representing Benjamin Moore and Albany brands at trade shows, events and within the local market, taking every opportunity to promote and educate.

Qualifications

• You will be a confident influencer and negotiator with a strong track record and demonstrable experience in developing and securing sales.
• A strong sector knowledge of paints, coatings or within the decorating / building / trade merchant industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - you will be confident engaging with and presenting to any audience, leading conversations and turning opportunities into valuable relationships and opportunities.
• You will be highly motivated, adaptable and commercially savvy with the initiative to constantly stay ahead in a fast paced environment.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel both around the UK and overseas (including occasional overnight stays).

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of two premium paint brands? You will be at the forefront of the sales strategy for the Brewers Group - the largest Decorators Merchant Group on the globe. If you are passionate about sales, thrive on building relationships and want to represent brands that professionals trust then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus benefits package.
• Competitive financial package.
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
• 34 days holiday increasing with service (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension plan with company contributions plus a life assurance scheme.
• We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to your pay as you earn it.
• Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents.
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments.
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc plus generous colleague discounts.
• Comprehensive Induction Programme.
• After a qualifying period you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our holiday homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.