Overview:
Job Title: Territory Manager
Location / Region: Ideal location Llanelli (SA14) and the surrounding areas
Industry: FMCG / Grocery
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Full Time - 30th September until 29th December 2026 with a great chance to lead to a permanent opportunity.
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (No Weekend Working)
Salary / Rate: Upto £29,000 per annum (pro rated) + 10% KPI bonus & £300.00 retention bonus
Other Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card
The Role at a Glance
We’re recruiting a Territory Manager to manage and grow our new client working on a large global brand in the Llanelli area. You’ll build strong relationships with store decision‑makers within the grocery channel, negotiate additional displays and increase distribution and visibility for well‑known household brands.
This role is ideal for someone with field sales experience who enjoys autonomy, building relationships, and seeing the direct impact of your work in store. This role offers the chance to work with a range of different, market leading clients and get your foot in the door with our range of specialist agencies. Not only does this opportunity give you a wide range of experiences, but you’ll also have continuous support from colleagues, fantastic career growth opportunities and excellent perks.
About Us
Zing is part of Avidity Group Ltd, the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies - Zing, McCurrach, Standout, Wave & Thumbprint.
We put a little zing into sales. We build communities of tactical teams who support leading brands with new product launches, building distribution and availability, increasing sales in targeted locations and giving consumers the best possible shopping experience.
Be yourself and grow, have your voice heard, and develop your career with flexible working policies and an abundance of opportunity with a sustainable, forward-thinking agency.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Territory Manager, you’ll manage your own territory, working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and a friendly, supportive field team.
Your key responsibilities include:
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Managing a FMCG grocery territory and planning visits around store manager availability to maximise opportunities
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with store managers and key decision makers
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Negotiating additional displays and promotional activity
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Driving distribution, availability and compliance across agreed product ranges
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drive sales based on a solid selling story around our brands and category.
What We’re Looking For
We are ideally looking for a candidate who has the following skills and experience, but if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just the right person for our team.
You’ll need:
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Experience working in field sales or similar role
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Strong communications skills
- Excellent time management and territory planning ability
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Be self-motivated and results-driven
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A full UK Driving License (no more than 6 points and no previous bans)
Nice to Have:
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Merchandising or POS executive experience
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Direct selling skills
What You’ll Get in Return – Benefits and Perks
At Zing, we recognise that people are the key to our success. That’s why our benefits package is designed to offer continuous support, learning and development opportunities delivered by our in-house L&D team, support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Our competitive benefits package includes:
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Competitive salary, performance bonus + retention bonus
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Transport: Company car and fuel card
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Flexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff members and no weekend working
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Flexible annual leave entitlement: 23 days paid holiday (pro rated) + bank holidays
Did you know that we have a fantastic track record of retaining colleagues and redeploying into other brand teams across the Avidity Group? Here are just a few of the additional benefits you will have access to if you remain with us.
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Family Friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and smart working policy
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Annual pay reviews and access to early pay
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Plus, lots of amazing discounts, life assurance x3 salary, enhanced sick pay, health cash plan, discounted private health care & more
What Happens Next
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First step is to apply via our iCIMS page, or directly on this advert, in just a few minutes (click the apply button!)
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Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team
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If your application is a good match, you’ll initially have a short call with a member of our Avidity Group Recruitment Team. If unsuccessful, you’ll only receive an email informing you at this stage, but don’t worry, we’ll keep your details on file in line with our data protection policy and you may be contacted about future roles!
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The next stage is a short interview with the hiring manager
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You’ll then be given quick feedback and next steps (if applicable)
If you’re looking for more information on the role, contact our recruitment team on [email protected] referencing the job title and ID number, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.
We have a fantastic track record of retaining colleagues and redeploying them into our other brand teams across Avidity Group. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our group of agencies. If this role isn’t the right fit for you, submit your CV for general consideration.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and 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 groups, religions and ethnicities. We’re committed to inclusive and blind recruitment practices, providing forward thinking policies e.g. transgender and Ramadan polices, and celebrating diversity through engagement sessions for key events e.g. Pride, International Women’s Day and Black History Month.
Discover What It’s Like to Work with Us
A place where you can be yourself and grow. Our 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 what it’s like to be a member of our team: Join an award-winning sales and marketing team.
Read more about our commitment to our colleagues here.
