Territory Manager

Avidity; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Fuel Card

Job summary

Avidity is seeking a Territory Manager to oversee a Norwich-area FMCG grocery territory. You will build relationships with store decision-makers, negotiate displays, and increase distribution and visibility for household brands. The role offers autonomy, support from a field team, and progression within a dynamic agency group.

The ideal candidate will have field sales experience, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Monday–Friday, no weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working in field sales or a similar role.
• Strong communications skills.
• Excellent time management and territory planning ability.
• A full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points and no previous bans).

Responsibilities

• Manage a FMCG grocery territory and plan visits around store manager availability to maximise opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and key decision makers.
• Negotiate additional displays and promotional activity.
• Drive distribution, availability and compliance across agreed product ranges.
• Sell with a clear selling story around our brands and category.

Skills

Field sales

Relationship building

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title:Territory Manager

Location / Region: Ideal location Norwich (NR8) and the surrounding areas

Industry:FMCG / Grocery

Contract Type:Fixed Term, Full Time - 30th September until 29th December 2026 with a great chance to lead to a permanent opportunity.

Working Pattern:Monday-Friday (No Weekend Working)

Salary / Rate: Upto £29,000 per annum (pro rated) + 10% KPI bonus & £300.00 retention bonus

Other Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card

The Roleat a Glance

We’re recruiting a Territory Manager to manage and grow our new client working on a large global brand in the Norwich area.You’llbuild strong relationships with storedecision‑makers within the grocery channel, negotiate additional displays and increase distribution and visibility for well‑knownhousehold brands.

This role is ideal for someone with field sales experience who enjoys autonomy, building relationships, and seeing the direct impactof your work in store. This role offersthe chance to work witha range of different, market leading clients and get your foot in the doorwith our range of specialist agencies.Not only does this opportunitygiveyou a wide range of experiences, butyou’llalso have continuous support from colleagues, fantastic career growthopportunitiesand excellentperks.

About Us

Zingis part of Avidity Group Ltd, the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies-Zing,McCurrach, Standout, Wave&Thumbprint.

Weput a little zing into sales.Webuild communities of tacticalteams who support leading brands with new product launches, building distributionand availability, increasing sales in targetedlocationsand giving consumers the best possible shopping experience.

Be yourself and grow,have your voice heard, and develop your career with flexible working policies and an abundance of opportunitywith a sustainable, forward-thinking agency.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

As a Territory Manager,you’llmanage your own territory, working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and a friendly, supportive field team.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing a FMCG grocery territory and planning visits around store manager availability to maximise opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with store managers and key decision makers
• Negotiating additional displays and promotional activity
• Driving distribution, availability and compliance across agreed product ranges
• drive sales based on a solid selling story around our brands and category.

WhatWe’reLooking 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 our team.

You’llneed:

• Experience working in field sales or similar role
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent time management and territory planning ability
• Be self-motivated and results-driven
• A full UK Driving License (no more than 6 points and no previous bans)

Nice to Have:

• Merchandising or POS executive experience
• Direct selling skills

WhatYou’llGet in Return– Benefits and Perks

AtZing, we recognise that people are the key to our success.That’swhyourbenefitspackage is designed tooffercontinuous support, learning and developmentopportunitiesdelivered by ourin-houseL&D team,support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary, performance bonus + retention bonus
• Transport:Company car and fuel card
• Flexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff membersand no weekend working
• Flexible annual leave entitlement:23 days paid holiday (pro rated) + bank holidays

Did you know that we have a fantastic track record of retaining colleagues and redeploying into other brand teams across the Avidity Group? Here are just a few of the additional benefits you will have access to if you remain with us.

• Family Friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and smart working policy
• Annual pay reviews and access to early pay
• Plus, lots of amazing discounts, life assurance x3 salary, enhanced sick pay, health cash plan, discounted private health care & more

WhatHappensNext

Our Commitment to Diversity,Equityand 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,religionsand ethnicities.We’recommitted to inclusive and blind recruitment practices, providing forward thinking policies e.g. transgender and Ramadanpolices, and celebrating diversity through engagement sessions for key events e.g. Pride, International Women’sDayand Black History Month.

Discover WhatIt’sLike to WorkwithUs

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Learn more about our culture and whatit’slike to be a member of our team:Join an award‑winning sales and marketing team.

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