Job Description
A fast-paced and dynamic Territory Manager role has become available on our Unilever Ireland Team.
This exciting opportunity will see you working in a variety of supermarkets and convenience stores across Kildare, Offaly, Naas, Laois & Surrounding areas to increase brand availability, recognition and sales of Unilever products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Regularly call on supermarkets and convenience stores within your territory to increase brand availability, recognition and sales of Unilever products.
* Engage with store staff to build strong relationships and to make them aware of the latest product lines, offers and promotions.
* Influence product merchandising in store to ensure that Unilever products are highly visible and visually appealing to the customer.
* Utilise Selling Skills to deliver business objectives & KPIs.
* Influence appropriate sales levers in store.
* Manage distribution and availability of brands.
* Identify opportunities for display and space improvements to maximise exposure of Client brands.
* Develop sound business relationships with all customers.
* Increase sales by placing Point of Sale, optimising space and availability of products at time of visit.
What's in it for you?
* No weekend working (40 hours Monday to Friday).
* 23 days paid holidays + public holidays (increases with length of service).
* Company car.
* Company pension scheme - 3% employer contributions.
* Free life assurance at 3x annual salary.
* Access to discounted private healthcare & Discounted Health Cash Plan.
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme up to 5 days.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support on Physical, Mental & Financial Well-being.
* Family-friendly working policies (such as enhanced maternity & paternity leave).
* Employee Benefits & Discounts portal (discounts from a wide range of retailers plus much more).
Requirements:
* Experience in a similar role is ideal.
* Direct sales or customer-facing experience is also of interest, particularly if you are from an FMCG/retail background.
* Exceptional people skills and a sales mindset are essential.
As this role requires regular travel, a full Irish manual driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans) is necessary. Overnights may be required on occasion.