At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow client relationships in the grocery sector, driving sales and visibility for top brands.
- Company: Join Zing, part of Avidity Group, a dynamic sales and marketing agency.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, company car, flexible working, and great perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with continuous support and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your territory while enjoying autonomy and career growth.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Location / Region: Ideal location Gloucester (GL15) 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: Up to £29,000 per annum (pro rated) + 10% KPI bonus & £300.00 retention bonus
Other Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card
The Role at a Glance: We’re recruiting a Territory Manager to manage and grow our new client working on a large global brand in the Gloucester area. You’ll build strong relationships with store decision‑makers within the grocery channel, negotiate additional displays and increase distribution and visibility for well‑known household brands. This role is ideal for someone with field sales experience who enjoys autonomy, building relationships, and seeing the direct impact of your work in store. This role offers the chance to work with a range of different, market leading clients and get your foot in the door with our range of specialist agencies. Not only does this opportunity give you a wide range of experiences, but you’ll also have continuous support from colleagues, fantastic career growth opportunities and excellent perks.
About Us: Zing is part of Avidity Group Ltd, the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies - Zing, McCurrach, Standout, Wave & Thumbprint. We put a little zing into sales. We build communities of tactical teams who support leading brands with new product launches, building distribution and availability, increasing sales in targeted locations and 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 opportunity with a sustainable, forward-thinking agency.
What You’ll Be Doing: As a Territory Manager, you’ll manage your own territory, working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and a friendly, supportive field team.
- 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
- Driving sales based on a solid selling story around our brands and category.
What We’re Looking 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.
- 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
Benefits: What You’ll Get in Return – Benefits and Perks: At Zing, we recognise that people are the key to our success. That’s why our benefits package is designed to offer continuous support, learning and development opportunities delivered by our in-house L&D team, support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Competitive salary, performance bonus + retention bonus
- Transport: Company car and fuel card
- Flexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff members and no weekend working
- Flexible annual leave entitlement: 23 days paid holiday (pro rated) + bank holidays
- 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
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and 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, religions and ethnicities. We’re committed to inclusive and blind recruitment practices, providing forward thinking policies e.g. transgender and Ramadan policies, and celebrating diversity through engagement sessions for key events e.g. Pride, International Women’s Day and Black History Month.
Discover What It’s Like To Work With Us: A place where you can be yourself and grow. Our aim is simple - to create a workplace that allows you to be your authentic self, in an environment that supports your wellbeing and development. Build a career that works alongside your lifestyle, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Territory Manager in Gloucester employer: Avidity Careers
Avidity Careers is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where self-starters can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides unique benefits such as a company car and performance-related bonuses, making it an attractive place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the grocery sector in Ilford and its surroundings.
