Brand Manager

Ulster Carpets is a renowned, family-owned carpet manufacturer with a proud heritage dating back to 1938. Based in Portadown, Northern Ireland, we are a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality woven carpets for the international hospitality and design markets.

We are seeking a creative, commercially minded and highly connected Brand Manager to strengthen the Ulster Carpets brand across global hospitality, interiors and design sectors.

The Role

As Brand Manager, you will bring the Ulster Carpets brand to life across international markets, leading brand communications, content, industry engagement, events and customer experiences.

You will work closely with Sales, Design, Product Development and Leadership teams to build brand awareness, strengthen relationships and showcase our projects, products, people and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and deliver creative brand and communications activity across international markets.

· Create engaging content for social media, digital channels, presentations and PR.

· Develop compelling stories around projects, products, collaborations, innovation and sustainability.

· Build strong relationships with designers, architects, hotel groups, operators, procurement partners and industry influencers.

· Monitor hospitality, interior design trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.

· Identify partnerships, collaborations and thought-leadership opportunities.

· Turn projects and customer successes into case studies, editorial features and engaging digital content.

· Coordinate photography, videography, interviews and other creative content.

· Lead the planning and promotion of key exhibitions, trade shows, events and brand activations.

· Manage external agencies and creative partners to deliver high-quality brand experiences.

· Develop presentations and materials for customer meetings, Lunch & Learns and industry events.

· Represent Ulster Carpets at UK and international events, customer meetings and networking opportunities.

· Support showroom visits, factory tours and customer hospitality experiences.

About You

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a brand marketing or communications role.

· Creative, commercially aware and confident working across multiple markets.

· Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

· Strong understanding of digital content and social media

· Experience in hospitality, luxury interiors, design or specification markets would be advantageous.

· Comfortable representing a premium brand with customers, designers and industry audiences.

· Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the international profile of an established, premium Northern Irish brand with a global customer base.

To request a full job description or apply, please send your tailored CV to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026

Ulster Carpets is committed to selection on merit.

Pay: From £27,980.22 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person