Area Activation Manager — Lead High-Impact Field Team (Remote)

Philip Morris International; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave policy

Medical cover

Life assurance

Comprehensive flexible benefits

Job summary

A global FMCG leader in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead a team of Territory Activation Executives. This field-based role involves driving sales growth and team development within independent retail accounts. The ideal candidate has proven sales leadership experience in FMCG, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, field activation, or territory management and team leadership.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching and developing teams.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data interpretation and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of TAEs to grow distribution and sales volume.
• Drive team engagement and foster a high-performance culture.
• Coach, develop and inspire a team through field-based support.
• Monitor performance using data insights and implement improvements.
• Communicate updates and insights with regional leadership.

Skills

Sales Management

Team Leadership

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Tools

CRM Systems

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global FMCG leader in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead a team of Territory Activation Executives. This field-based role involves driving sales growth and team development within independent retail accounts. The ideal candidate has proven sales leadership experience in FMCG, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.