At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and develop relationships with retailers while driving sales growth in the South-West.
- Company: Join a leading Pet & Wildlife division with beloved brands like Peckish and Nature’s Feast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to work with passionate teams.
- Other info: Dynamic role with extensive travel and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pet care industry while building lasting partnerships.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or account management, preferably in retail or FMCG sectors.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven individual to join our growing Pet & Wildlife division, managing and developing customer relationships across the South-West of England (Bristol, Cornwall, Devon and Gloucestershire). Representing some of the UK’s best-loved wildlife care brands, including Peckish, Nature’s Feast and Gardman, you will play a key role in increasing distribution, driving sales growth and delivering exceptional in-store execution across your territory. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive field sales professional who enjoys building long-term customer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities and delivering measurable commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen relationships with approximately 130 retailers, including garden centres, pet stores, country stores, farm shops and hardware retailers.
- Drive sales growth and increase distribution across Westland's Pet & Wildlife portfolio.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.
- Create and execute territory plans focused on delivering sustainable growth.
- Develop retailer-specific promotional activity to maximise sales and return on investment.
- Achieve annual sales, distribution and new product launch targets.
- Build strong relationships with store owners, managers and key decision-makers.
- Deliver outstanding in-store execution through merchandising, POS placement and display implementation.
- Conduct product training sessions with retail teams to improve product knowledge and category performance.
Requirements
- Previous field sales, territory sales or account management experience.
- Experience within the pet care, wildlife care, gardening, horticulture, DIY, FMCG or retail sectors would be advantageous.
- Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
- Commercially minded with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, organised and proactive.
- Strong planning and territory management capabilities.
- Confident delivering product demonstrations and retailer training.
- You will already be based in the South-West of England - regions spanning across Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the territory.
Territory Sales Manager in Taunton employer: Westland Horticulture Ltd
Join a dynamic and supportive team at Westland, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a vibrant work culture. As a Territory Sales Manager in the picturesque South-West of England, you'll enjoy the flexibility of managing your own territory while representing beloved wildlife care brands, all within a company that values innovation and collaboration. With opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to work-life balance, Westland is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in sales.
