Regional Field Manager

eXPD8 Ltd.; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Birthday allowance off

GroceryAid access

Life insurance

Rewards and incentives

Refer a friend scheme

Learning resources

Job summary

eXPD8 Ltd. is seeking a Regional Field Manager to lead the Horsham region, building and coaching a high-performing District Team Leaders and Display Representatives to deliver best-in-class merchandising across UK retailers.

The role combines field leadership with people development, cross-functional collaboration and regular travel within the region. The position offers hybrid working, travel across the region, and a salary from £34,500 including a car allowance; you will need your own vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years line management experience with strong results.
• Experience in field sales or retail support environments.
• Background in retailer or brand-led organisations.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Own vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for regional performance and KPI delivery.
• Leading and developing a high-performing field team.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and training team members.
• Driving quality execution aligned to company standards.
• Building strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with client services.
• Managing people processes including reviews, objectives, and performance management.
• Providing clear, regular communication and feedback across your region.
• Supporting and developing team capability for current and future client needs.
• Championing new initiatives, services, and ways of working.
• Creating a positive, engaged, and inclusive team culture.
• Maintaining regular face-to-face contact with team members across the region.

Skills

Field sales experience

Retail support environments

People management

Coaching and mentoring

Decision-making

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

IT systems

Own vehicle

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Lead your own region. Develop a high-performing team. Deliver excellence in store.

We're looking for a Regional Field Manager covering the Horsham area and surrounding counties.

At eXPD8, you'll lead a team of District Team Leaders and Display Representatives, ensuring merchandising activity is delivered to the highest standard across major UK retailers. You'll recruit, coach and support your team while maintaining a strong presence in the field.

Named one of the Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026, eXPD8 supports leading brands across Grocery, Health & Beauty, Fashion, Toys, Entertainment and more.

Key Details:

Ideal Catchment Area: Horsham area
Coverage Area: Bromley, Dorking, Guildford, Littlehampton, Hastings, Ashford, Sevenoaks
Salary: From £34,500 (inclusive of car allowance) - Must have own vehicle
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work)
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the region

Benefits package:

• Health cash plan (24-hour GP, counselling, dental, eye tests, physio etc.)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Your eXPD8 birthday off each year
• Immediate access for you and your family to GroceryAid
• Life insurance
• Access to eXPD8 Rewards with competitions and incentive plans
• Unlimited refer a friend scheme
• Personal development and progression opportunities with access to 400+ learning resources

How you'll deliver excellence:

• Accountable for regional performance and KPI delivery
• Leading and developing a high-performing field team
• Recruiting, onboarding, and training team members
• Driving quality execution aligned to company standards
• Building strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with client services
• Managing people processes including reviews, objectives, and performance management
• Providing clear, regular communication and feedback across your region
• Supporting and developing team capability for current and future client needs
• Championing new initiatives, services, and ways of working
• Creating a positive, engaged, and inclusive team culture
• Maintaining regular face-to-face contact with team members across the region

What makes you excellent:

• Experience in field sales or retail support environments
• Background in retailer or brand-led organisations
• Minimum 2 years line management experience with strong results
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Confident with IT systems and social media tools
• Your own vehicle for travel purposes

Desirable:

• Experience working across multiple retailers and categories
• Experience with tactical or syndicated teams
• Grocery retail experience and understanding of store systems
• Budget or overhead management experience

eXPD8 is proud to be one of the UK's leading field marketing agencies with over 20 years of experience supporting iconic brands and retailers. We're also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead your own region, develop people, and drive real impact in retail, this is it.

Based in or around the South East area and ready for your next challenge?

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