Territory Manager

Job Title:Territory Manager

Location / Region: Ideal location Leeds (covering LS WF DN S BD HU & YO postcodes)

Industry:FMCG / Convenience

Contract Type:Fixed Term Full Time - From 13th August until 7th October 2026 with a great chance to lead to a permanent opportunity.

Working Pattern:Monday-Friday (No Weekend Working)

Salary / Rate: 29000 per annum (pro rated) 10% KPI bonus & 250.00 retention bonus

Other Benefits: Company Van Fuel Card

The Roleat a Glance

Were recruiting a Territory Manager to manage and grow our new client working on a large global brand in the Leeds area.Youllbuild strong relationships with storedecisionmakers within the convenience/independent channel negotiate additional displays and increase distribution and visibility for wellknownhousehold brands.

This role is ideal for someone with field sales experience who enjoys autonomy building relationships and seeing the direct impactof your work in store. This role offersthe chance to work witha range of different market leading clients and get your foot in the doorwith our range of specialist only does this opportunitygiveyou a wide range of experiences butyoullalso have continuous support from colleagues fantastic career growthopportunitiesand excellentperks.

About Us

Zingis part of Avidity Group Ltd the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies-ZingMcCurrach Standout Wave&Thumbprint.

Weput a little zing into sales.Webuild communities of tacticalteams who support leading brands with new product launches building distributionand availability increasing sales in targetedlocationsand giving consumers the best possible shopping experience.

Be yourself and growhave your voice heard and develop your career with flexible working policies and an abundance of opportunitywith a sustainable forward-thinking agency.

WhatYoullBe Doing

As a Territory Manageryoullmanage your own territory working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and a friendly supportive field team.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing a FMCG convenience/independent territory and planning visits around store manager availability to masximise 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
• drive sales based on a solid selling story around our brands and category.

WhatWereLooking For

We are ideally looking for a candidate who has the following skills and experiencebut if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly we still encourage you to apply-you might be just the right person for our team.

Youllneed:

• 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

WhatYoullGet in Return Benefits and Perks

AtZing we recognise that people are the key to our is designed tooffercontinuous support learning and developmentopportunitiesdelivered by ourin-houseL&D teamsupport your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary and remuneration: annual pay reviews performance bonuses
• Transport:Company vehicle and fuel card
• Flexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff membersand no weekend working
• Flexible annual leave entitlement:23 days paid holiday bank holidays (increasing with length of service) and theoptiontopurchase5additionalannual leave days
• Family friendly policies:enhanced sick pay maternity/paternity leave carers leave and parental leave
• Health and Wellbeing:Employeeassistanceprogramme including6face-to-face counselling sessions wellness taskforce community of mental healthfirst aidersand wellness workshops
• Learning and development:PDRobjectives mentorship career development plans access to internal vacancies acrossallour Group Agencies
• Additional perks: discounted private healthcare retail discounts and life assurance

WhatHappensNext

• First step is to apply via our iCIMS page or directly on this advert in just a few minutes (click the apply button!)
• Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team
• If yourapplication is a good matchyoullinitiallyhave ashort call witha member of our Avidity Group Recruitment Team. If unsuccessfulyoullonly receive an email informing you at this stage butdontworrywellkeep your details on file in line with ourdata protection policy and you may be contacted about future roles!
• The next stage isa short interview with the hiring manager
• Youllthen be given quickfeedback and next steps(if applicable)

Ifyourelooking for more information on the role contactour recruitment team onreferencing the job title and ID number and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.

We have a fantastictrack recordofretainingcolleagues and redeploying them into our other brand teams across Avidity always looking for talented individuals to join our group of agencies. If this roleisntthe right fit for yousubmit your CV for general consideration.

Our Commitment to DiversityEquityand 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 groupsreligionsand to inclusive and blind recruitment practices providing forward thinking policies e.g. transgender and Ramadanpolices and celebrating diversity through engagement sessions for key events e.g. Pride International WomensDayand Black History Month.

Discover WhatItsLike to WorkwithUs

A place where youcanbe yourself and 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.

Learn more about our culture and whatitslike to be a member of our team:Join an award-winning sales and marketing team.

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