Overview
Territory Sales Manager | South-East / East Midlands Region | £38k - £43k DOE + Annual Bonus + Company Car
Recruiting on behalf of a market leader in toys and leisure products.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, highly respected toy and leisure brand. With over 50 years of industry success and a portfolio of household-name products, this is an exciting opportunity to manage a key region within the business.
The territory includes Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, London, and stretches out to the Norfolk coast. It covers some of the largest independent customers in the company's client base and is responsible for a substantial portion of turnover within the territory team. We are seeking a strong account manager who understands the value of regular customer check-ins, relationship-building, and consistent follow-up. The successful candidate will have experience selling Consumer goods/FMCG and will be used to covering a territory as opposed to an office-based sales role.
The ideal candidate will be based in or near Leicestershire or Cambridgeshire, offering easy access to all key parts of the region.
Territory & Responsibilities
Territory Sales Manager Responsibilities:
* Report to the Senior National Account Manager and take ownership of a strategically important patch
* Nurture existing relationships, grow the account base, and ensure strong product visibility
* Autonomy to manage your own diary
* Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers
* Manage key independent accounts and identify new business opportunities
* Drive product distribution and visibility across the territory
* Meet and exceed sales targets
* Plan and manage your schedule to ensure effective territory coverage
* Attend trade shows and events to support brand presence
* Deliver accurate reporting and customer insights to internal teams
The Person
We are looking for an experienced and confident account manager with a strong field sales background and a passion for developing customer relationships.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience as a Territory Sales Manager or in a field-based account management role
* A solid understanding of the independent retail channel and how to support it effectively
* A proactive, relationship-led approach to account development
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
* The ability to work independently and take ownership of their territory
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence
Package & Benefits
* Company car
* Performance-related bonus
* 22 days holiday + BH
* Life Assurance
* Pension
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
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