Territory Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Territory Manager to drive market growth in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will build partnerships with independent retailers, achieve sales targets, and manage territory effectively. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits, including a company car and medical cover.

Benefits

Company car

Mobile phone

Tablet

Fuel card

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Non taxable lunch allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in B2B or B2C sales positions.
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive market share growth and brand activations in independent retail outlets.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and ensure high customer service levels.
• Manage territory planning and account management strategies.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication

Team Player

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Territory Manager

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire – Kettering / Wellingborough / Bedford

At British American Tobacco we are committed to our purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT!

· Market leading FMCG brands sold in over 200 markets
· Global Top Employer with 52,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
· Times Top 100 company to work for – outstanding Glassdoor reviews
· Diversity leader in the Financial Times, International Women’s Day Best Practice winner, National Equality Standard & Global Equality Standard Certification, Level 2 Disability Confident Employer status
· Excellent compensation and benefits package – see below

THE ROLE OF TERRITORY MANAGER:

This Territory Manager will play a crucial role in driving share of market growth, volume and brand activations in independent retail outlets

· Building close partnerships with independent retailers to drive sales of nicotine based products
· Achieving monthly sales targets
· Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times and implement effective account management strategies
· Ownership of territory planning and management
· Drive non-combustible categories to ensure BAT brands achieve market leading status in stores
· Working with leading brands such as Vuse, Glo and Velo

ABOUT YOU:

· A full UK driving license
· Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions
· Outgoing and positive personality, excellent communicator able to influence others
· Great team player but also able to work independently and effectively
· Manages time and priorities to ensure maximum productivity
· Strong will to succeed with the ability to self-track targets
· Basic use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft outlook)

WHAT WE OFFER:

· Competitive Base Salary: £34,722
· Bonus: Paid quarterly up to 30%, available upon achieving targets
· Equipment: Company car, mobile phone, tablet, fuel card
· Benefits: Excellent pension scheme, share schemes, private medical cover, life assurance
· Non taxable lunch allowance of £7 per day·
· 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
· Wellbeing tools: Employee Assistance Program, Mental Well-being App, Mental Health Champions, Allianz Mental Health Service, DoctorCare Anywhere