Territory Manager

Avidity Careers; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Lunch allowance

Company car & fuel card

Flexible (SMART) working

Coaching & development

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days paid holiday + public holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is recruiting a Territory Manager to oversee Preston and surrounding areas. You will manage a mixed outlet portfolio, drive activation plans, and ensure POS placement and product ranging are implemented to maximise availability and visibility.

You will report to the field sales team, build relationships with store contacts, and support growth through effective in-store visits and engaging brand storytelling. The role offers hybrid working with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Passionate about brands and retail.
• Strong selling and storytelling skills to drive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your territory, targets, and KPIs
• Deliver professional and effective store visits
• Build strong relationships with key store decision-makers and add value in every visit
• Improve product availability and visibility in stores
• Increase brand awareness and engagement, ensuring agreed ranges and plans are maintained
• Act as the “eyes and ears” of TMICC by identifying opportunities, issues, and competitor activity
• Accurately record and report all required information

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Retail knowledge

Sales storytelling

Job description

Overview

Territory Manager - McCurrach on behalf of The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Location – Preston & Surrounding areas (Ideal postcode location: PR1)

Permanent, Full time – 40 hours per week

Salary: upto £27,535 basic, 10% Performance related Bonus, Lunch allowance, company car & fuel card provided

Ready to build your career with the world’s most loved ice cream brands? Passionate about creating moments of pure pleasure enjoyed by millions every day? The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the world’s largest ice cream business and an industry leader, with 19,000 expert colleagues and iconic brands such as Wall’s, Cornetto, and Ben & Jerry’s, enjoyed in 76 countries around the globe. For more than 100 years, we’ve taken pleasure seriously—delivering happiness with every lick and scoop and creating unforgettable experiences for generations of ice cream lovers. Today, we’re on a mission to become the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, ownership mentality, and high performance are encouraged and rewarded. Where our people thrive, and where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. Because at the Magnum Ice Cream Company, we know one simple truth: life tastes better with ice cream.

About The Role

As a Territory Manager, your main role is to manage a territory of mixed outlets, primarily managed convenience stores and supermarkets. At key times of the year, you will also visit forecourts, travel outlets. You will visit outlets supporting summer and winter activation plans, including siting POS and ensuring agreed planograms and product ranging is implemented in stores. Your actions will drive growth by improving visibility and availability of products for our consumers. Building rapport and relationships with store contacts will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your territory, targets, and KPIs
• Deliver professional and effective store visits
• Build strong relationships with key store decision-makers and add value in every visit
• Improve product availability and visibility in stores
• Increase brand awareness and engagement, ensuring agreed ranges and plans are maintained
• Act as the “eyes and ears” of TMICC by identifying opportunities, issues, and competitor activity
• Accurately record and report all required information

Skills & Experience

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Passionate about brands and retail
• Strong selling and storytelling skills to drive engagement

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £27,535, smash your targets and earn upto 10% annual bonus!
• Tax Free Lunch Allowance
• A c ompany vehicle & fuel card.
• Flexible (SMART) working
• Continuous coaching, learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days paid holiday + public holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme