Territory Manager
1 day ago
Derby
Job Title: Territory Manager Location / Region: Derby & surrounding areas (Ideal Postcode DE1) Industry: FMCG Convenience Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (No Weekend Working) Salary / Rate: £28,000 per annum + 10% performance related bonus Other Benefits: Small Company Van + Fuel Card The Role at a Glanc e We’re recruiting a Territory Manager to manage and grow one of our convenience clients in Derby and Surrounding areas. You’ll build strong relationships with store decision‑makers, negotiate additional displays, increase distribution and visibility, and drive sales for well‑known household brands .This role is ideal for someone with field sales or direct selling experience who enjoys autonomy, building relationships, and seeing the direct impact of your work in store. This role offers the chance to work with a range of different, market leading clients and get your foot in the door with our range of specialist agencies. Not only does this opportunity give you a wide range of experiences, but you’ll also have continuous support from colleagues, fantastic career growth opportunities and excellent perks . About U s Zing is part of Avidity Group Ltd, the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies - Zing, McCurrach, Standout, Wave & Thumbprin t. We put a little zing into sales. We build communities of tactical teams who support leading brands with new product launches, building distribution and availability, increasing sales in targeted locations and giving consumers the best possible shopping experien ce. Be yourself and grow, have your voice heard, and develop your career with flexible working policies and an abundance of opportunity with a sustainable, forward-thinking age n cy. What You’ll Be D oing As a Territory Manager, you’ll manage your own territory, working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and a friendly, supportive field team. Your key responsibilities in • clude: Managing a FMCG Convenience territory and planning visits around store manager availability to maximise opport • unitiesBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with store managers and key decision, • ‑makersNegotiating additional displays and promotional a, • ctivityDriving distribution, availability and compliance across agreed product, • rangesExecuting merchandising activity in line with brand gui, • delinesActively selling and promoting products to maximise sales and vis, • ibilityUsing sales data to track performance and identify growth opport u n ities What We’re Look ing For We are ideally looking for a candidate who has the following skills and experience, but if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just the right person for o ur team. You • ’ll need: Experience working in field sales or si • milar roleStrong communication skills and confidence influencing st, • akeholdersStakeholder management, • experienceExcellent time management and territory planni, • ng abilityBe elf-motivated and resu, • lts-drivenA full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points and no prev i ous bans) Nic • e to Have:Experience working in convenie, • nce sectorMerchandising or POS execution, • experienceDirect sell i ng skills What You’ll Get in Return – Benefits and Perks At Zing, we recognise that people are the key to our success. That’s why our benefits package is designed to offer continuous support, learning and development opportunities delivered by our in-house L&D team, support your wellbeing and work-lif e balance. Our competitive benefits packag • e includes: Competitive salary and remuneration: annual pay reviews, performance bonuses and earl • y pay accessTransport: Company vehicle a, • nd fuel cardFlexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff members and no wee, • kend workingFlexible annual leave entitlement: 23 days paid holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) and the option to purchase 5 additional annua, • l leave daysFamily friendly policies: enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, carers leave and pa, • rental leaveHealth and Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, including 8 face-to-face counselling sessions, wellness taskforce, community of mental health first aiders and wellne, • ss workshopsLearning and development: PDR objectives, mentorship, career development plans, access to internal vacancies across all our Gr, • oup AgenciesAdditional perks: discounted private healthcare, retail discounts, daily lunch allowance and li fe assurance What • Happens Next First step is to apply via our iCIMS page in just a few minutes (click the • apply button!)Your application will be reviewed by our re, • cruitment teamIf your application is a good match, you’ll intially have a short initial call with a member of our Avidity Group Recruitment Team. If unsuccessful, you’ll only receive an email informing you at this stage, but don’t worry, we’ll keep your details on file in line with our data protection policy and you may be contacted about, • future roles!The next stage is a short interview with the, • hiring managerYou’ll then be given quick feedback and next steps ( if applicable) If you’re looking for more information on the role, contact our recruitment team on recruitment@weareavidity.com referencing the job title and ID number, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly. We have a fantastic track record of retaining colleagues and redeploying them into our other brand teams across Avidity Group. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our group of agencies. If this role isn’t the rig_, submit your CV for genera l consideration. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equi ty and Inclusion Feel empowered to be your best and authentic self in a safe and supportive working environment. Our colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds, education, experience levels, age groups, religions and ethnicities. We’re committed to inclusive and blind recruitment practices, providing forward thinking policies e.g. transgender and Ramadan polices, and celebrating diversity through engagement sessions for key events e.g. Pride, International Women’s Day and Bl ack History Month. Discover What It’s L ike to Work with Us A place where you can be yourself and grow. Our aim is simple - to create a workplace that allows you to be your authentic self, in an environment that supports your wellbeing and development. Build a career that works alongside your lifestyle, allowing you to achieve a health y work-life balance. Learn more about our culture and what it’s like to be a_e s and marketing team. Read more about our commitm_ o our colleagues here.