Territory Manager

McCurrach UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Territory Manager for Kerry Dairy and Pilgrim's Food Masters. This role involves visiting supermarkets, enhancing product visibility, and supporting retailers. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Benefits

No weekend work (Monday to Friday, 40 hours)

Incentives for individuals and teams

23 days paid holidays + public holidays

Company car & fuel card

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

Free life assurance (3x salary)

Discounted private healthcare

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days)

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Retail or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Passion for selling and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Visiting supermarkets and building relationships with store colleagues.
• Enhancing product visibility and awareness in stores.
• Supporting retailers in achieving sales and marketing goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Customer Relations

Sales

Job description

Overview

Territory Manager - Kerry Dairy & Pilgrim's Food Masters

Location: Southampton, Portsmouth & surrounding areas

Contract: 3 months fixed-term, potential for extension

Salary: £25,871 per annum (pro-rata) plus performance bonus, company car & fuel card

About the Role

You will be the face and expert of Kerry Dairy and Pilgrim’s Foods Masters, working with top brands such as Richmond Sausages, Strings & Things, and Fridge Raiders. Your responsibilities include:

1. Visiting supermarkets across your territory and building relationships with store colleagues.
2. Enhancing product visibility and awareness in stores.
3. Supporting retailers and brands in achieving sales and marketing goals through displays, promotions, and stock management.

You will drive sales and visibility of products as part of a friendly, supportive team working towards shared goals.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer opportunities for growth, training, and support, including:

• No weekend work (Monday to Friday, 40 hours)
• Incentives for individuals and teams throughout the year
• 23 days paid holidays + public holidays (increasing with service)
• Company car & fuel card
• Career development with McCurrach Avidity Group and clients
• Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Free life assurance (3x salary)
• Discounted private healthcare & Health Cash Plan
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support 24/7
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Employee benefits and discounts portal

Candidate Profile

Our top performers are confident, results-driven, and excellent at time management. They are passionate about selling and building relationships, with strong negotiation skills. We welcome candidates with retail or customer-facing experience, or those with a positive attitude eager to learn and develop, as we invest in training and development.

Please note: a full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points or bans) is required. The role involves regular travel, possibly overnight stays, and will be subject to DVLA licence checks.