At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team and ensure top-notch merchandising across major UK retailers.
- Company: Join eXPD8, a leading field marketing agency recognised as one of the Financial Times Best Employers.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health cash plan, and your birthday off every year!
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in retail while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in field sales or retail, with strong team management and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34500 - 34500 £ per year.
Lead your own region. Develop a high-performing team. Deliver excellence in store. At eXPD8, you'll lead a team of District Team Leaders and Display Representatives, ensuring merchandising activity is delivered to the highest standard across major UK retailers. You'll recruit, coach and support your team while maintaining a strong presence in the field.
Key Details:
- Ideal Catchment Area: Horsham area
- Coverage Area: Bromley, Dorking, Guildford, Littlehampton, Hastings, Ashford, Sevenoaks
- Salary: From £34,500 (inclusive of car allowance)
- Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work)
- Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the region
Benefits package:
- Health cash plan (24-hour GP, counselling, dental, eye tests, physio etc.)
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Your eXPD8 birthday off each year
- Immediate access for you and your family to GroceryAid
- Life insurance
- Access to eXPD8 Rewards with competitions and incentive plans
- Unlimited refer a friend scheme
- Personal development and progression opportunities with access to 400+ learning resources
How you'll deliver excellence:
- Accountable for regional performance and KPI delivery
- Leading and developing a high-performing field team
- Recruiting, onboarding, and training team members
- Driving quality execution aligned to company standards
- Building strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with client services
- Managing people processes including reviews, objectives, and performance management
- Providing clear, regular communication and feedback across your region
- Supporting and developing team capability for current and future client needs
- Championing new initiatives, services, and ways of working
- Creating a positive, engaged, and inclusive team culture
- Maintaining regular face-to-face contact with team members across the region
What makes you excellent:
- Experience in field sales or retail support environments
- Background in retailer or brand-led organisations
- Minimum 2 years line management experience with strong results
- Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor teams
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
- Experience working cross-functionally
- Excellent communication and team-building skills
- Confident with IT systems and social media tools
Desirable:
- Experience working across multiple retailers and categories
- Experience with tactical or syndicated teams
- Grocery retail experience and understanding of store systems
- Budget or overhead management experience
eXPD8 is proud to be one of the UK's leading field marketing agencies with over 20 years of experience supporting iconic brands and retailers. We're also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer. If you're looking for a role where you can lead your own region, develop people, and drive real impact in retail, this is it. Based in or around the South East area and ready for your next challenge? Apply today!
Regional Field Manager in Crawley employer: eXPD8 Ltd
eXPD8 is an exceptional employer that values its team members by offering flexible working hours and a supportive work culture. As a Retail Merchandiser in Didcot, you will benefit from opportunities for personal growth and development while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in retail environments.
