Brand Development Manager

As a Brand Development Manager you will take ownership of driving new distribution of our core brands, via an in-direct model through other Routes to Market within the region, The Brand development Manager will develop appropriate new business opportunities and convert these into profitable distribution for Greene King brands in line with the company outlet segmentation.

This is a field based role (company car provided) covering the midlands, including Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire & Nottinghamshire. 

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience. 

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why… 

You’ll receive a competitive salary, company car, pension contribution as well as: 

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.  

• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount. 

• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter! 

• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank. 

• Refer a friend – if you follow our refer a friend scheme and your referral is successfully hired, you will receive a generous bonus! 

• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens. 

• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more… 

Your role as a Sales Development Manager 

• Achieve profitable new distribution targets across the Own Brewed portfolio within the IFT arena.
• Manage and develop growth of the GK portfolio in key In-Direct MRGs
• Fully utilise all sales promotions and promotional material to drive sales.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Regional SDM team and National Accts
• To act as a passionate ambassador of our brands and the Company

What you’ll bring...  

• Structured selling skills combined with strong drive and energy
• Ability to take the initiative, explore and deliver new business opportunities
• Strong communication skills with a desire to engage and deliver
• High levels of resilience and a level headed approach
• Team player

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