Brand Development Manager

Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, UK (On-site)

£65K/yr – £70K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end brand management and account growth across channels, collaborating with product, marketing, Merchandising, and external partners to drive sustainable growth.

  • Lead long-term brand plans and performance updates.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives from product development to market launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and delivering long-term business and brand plans to drive sustainable growth
  • Managing and growing a portfolio of strategic brands and key commercial accounts
  • Working alongside product teams to develop ranges, identify new product opportunities and improve product performance
  • Supporting the onboarding and development of new brands within the business
  • Delivering integrated sales strategies across all channels
  • Working closely with Marketing teams to support seasonal campaigns, product launches and brand activity
  • Collaborating with Merchandising teams to ensure effective forecasting, stock availability and product performance
  • Monitoring competitor activity, market trends and customer insights to identify new growth opportunities
  • Producing and presenting brand performance updates and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting key customer meetings, trade shows, supplier visits and industry events where required

Requirements

  • Experience in brand management, brand development or commercial account management
  • A proven background in sales and managing key customer relationships
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering profitable growth across wholesale, direct fulfilment and B2C
  • The ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and commercial opportunities
  • A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
  • A full UK driving licence

Preferred

  • Knowledge of wholesale, direct fulfilment, Amazon Marketplace and B2C sales channels would be desirable
  • Experience within the footwear, apparel or fashion industry would be desirable

Benefits

  • 25 Days annual leave entitlement
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous staff discounts on all brands we supply
  • Life Assurance & Company Pension
  • Local Gym Membership Discount
  • Free Mortgage advice & £0 Broker Fee
  • Eyecare Vouchers
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Gardiner Bros & Co (Leathers) Ltd

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Gardiners distribute leading lifestyle and safety brands of footwear and workwear to the retail trade, worldwide.As a family-run business with over 150 years' expertise in wholesale distribution, we are proud that our extensive product range of over 2000 lines - combined with a reputation for excellent customer service - have helped us create many long-term partnerships with our suppliers and customers.We also understand how crucial it is for our customers to be able to respond quickly to their own customers' needs. That is why each year we add new product lines, make improvements to existing ones and explore new ways to utilise and deliver the latest technology, offering more choice and innovation.WHY CHOOSE GARDINERS?HUGE PRODUCT RANGE FROM STOCK - With over 2000 product lines available from stock, Gardiners is one of the largest UK footwear and clothing distributors to trade.SINGLE SIZE ORDERING - The vast majority of products are available to buy and repeat in single sizes, limiting write downs and improving stock turn.100's OF NEW PRODUCTS - Every year we bring in hundreds of new innovative lines and make improvements to existing ones.MODERN DISTRIBUTION FACILITY - Operating from a 85,000 sq. ft. bulk storage facility enables vast stock levels and efficient service.NATIONAL SALES FORCE - Six field-based Area Sales Managers operate across the UK and Ireland working in partnership with customers developing sales.EXPERIENCED CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM - The Head Office customer services team is available to assist with any orders, queries or service requirements you may have.REAL-TIME WEBSITE - Our business-to-business real-time website enables customers to order and manage stocks and their accounts via a live stock feed 24 hours a day.48 HOUR DELIVERY - Normal delivery services aims to arrive within 48 hours for items that are in-stock. If timing is critical, please speak to customer services for express delivery options.

Haresfield, England, GBR
111 employees (20 in marketing)
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£65K/yr – £70K/yr

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Brand Development Manager

Gardiner Bros & Co (Leathers) Ltd · Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, UK · On-site