Territory Manager (Independent Retail/Convenience Stores)

Our client, a well-established Confectionery company whom supply products to Retailers nationwide, are looking for a personable, enthusiastic candidate to join their field-based Territory Management operation, owning an existing client base of 450 Convenience/Independent Stores across Bristol, Bath and Swindon. Working completely autonomously and with a guaranteed OTE of £30,000 (due to the existing business), this is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate!

Our client are a huge name in the Independent Retail market and, as a result, have an extensive client base of loyal customers across the UK. They supply a huge variety of products (including some own-brand sweets) and have grown consistently year-on-year. Due to an internal move, they are seeking the perfect candidate to oversee their existing client base across Bristol/Bath/Swindon (no new business development required!). In a nutshell, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing portfolio of 450 Independent Retail stores across the Bristol/Bath/Swindon area
• Meeting with 30-35 stores daily (managing own diary - each client met with on a 3-weekly cycle)
• Negotiating/confirming new orders
• Ensuring each unique client receives an exceptional experience/ongoing support
• Ensuring stock is visible/tidying up Retail units

In order to be considered for this role, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:

• Experience of working in a customer-facing capacity (Sales/Customer Services/Retail/Hospitality)
• Enthusiastic, personable approach
• Fun, sociable personality
• Full, clean UK driving licence

In addition to a guaranteed £30,000 (all existing clients with ongoing orders), our client are also offering the following:

• Access to company vehicle (all petrol paid for)
• Full working autonomy (no need to operate from an office - managing own diary!)
• Great working hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Our client are looking to move very quickly on this, so any interested candidate(s) are urged to apply at their earliest convenience!

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk