Territory Manager - London: Islington
Territory Manager - London: Islington
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Job Description
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager in London - Islington
Are you ready to take ownership of your own territory build strong relationships with retailers and drive the success of globally recognized brands
Were looking for a Territory Manager to join our UK Sales this role youll be the face of our brands in your area driving growth by executing trade and brand activities managing key retail partnerships and seizing new business opportunities.
This is a field-based role with high autonomy ideal for someone with strong people skills commercial drive and a passion for making an impact in a fast-moving environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Own and manage your assigned geographical territory of independent and symbol stores.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers ensuring loyalty and trade support.
- Execute trade and brand marketing plans (distribution visibility display dialogue) with excellence.
- Identify new business opportunities and unconventional channels to grow market share.
- Ensure products are well-stocked correctly displayed and aligned with company guidelines.
- Track competitor activity and implement visibility plans (e.g. backwalls counter-top units).
- Manage orders budgets and reports efficiently ensuring compliance with BAT standards.
- Act as the key link between BAT and the trade providing education and digital tool adoption.
What are we looking for
- Relevant experience in sales trade marketing or account management (FMCG experience is a plus).
- Strong communication negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially minded with a drive to achieve sales and distribution targets.
- Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel extensively within your territory (95%).
- Basic IT skills and good command of English.
What we offer you
- The chance to own your territory and make a measurable impact on brand growth.
- Exposure to leading FMCG sales and trade marketing practices.
- Autonomy responsibility and the opportunity to develop negotiation and commercial skills.
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and career progression.
WHY JOIN BAT
Were one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT we champion collaboration inclusion and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive irrespective of factors such as gender sexual orientation marital or civil partnership status gender reassignment race religion or belief colour nationality ethnic or national origin disability age skills experience education socio-economic and professional background as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone without hesitation to apply. Through our Global Returners program we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence be it for family care parental leave national service sabbatical or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experiencehere.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
