Territory Development Manager

Territory Development Manager

Location: Birmingham (B1) , Birmingham View map Salary: From 20,000 to 25,000 per annum dependent on experience Date posted: 19/06/2012 18:01 Job type:Permanent Company: Mars Chocolate UK Ltd Contact: Apply Online Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53852572

Territory Development Manager

An exciting role for a Territory Development Manager to work with Mars Chocolate

National

Here at Mars weve been producing high quality chocolate products in the UK for nearly 80 years and youll recognise our much loved and trusted brands from Mars and Snickers to Galaxy, Twix and Maltesers. Mars is a company that likes to break with convention and set its own direction. We are looking for a Territory Development Manager to increase sales within the Independent Retail Trade and drive forward the growth of our chocolate business.

The Territory Development Managers main focus will be to increase the share of MARS space in-store. Whether youre executing new product launches or implementing new equipment, youll be instrumental in improving our in store presence and sales. Youll build lasting relationships with store owners and Cash & Carries, managing all aspects of confectionary. The Territory Development Manager will:

Understand factors that increase and decrease chocolate sales in store
Deliver quality feedback on Mars and competitors
Have a strong working knowledge of POR, VAT and margin calculations

The successful candidate will be educated to at least A level and will have substantial experience in a customer facing role. We are looking for people from a variety of different backgrounds whether it be from an FMCG company, other industries or a recent graduate. Youll be self-motivated, a self-starter and have the independence to work alone. Your IT and communication skills will be second to none and youll be proud of your attention to detail. Planning and prioritisation is vital; the successful co-ordinator will shine in a fast-moving environment. Youll have a can-do attitude and excellent negotiation skills. A full driving licence is essential as this role covers our Essex territory.

Whatever the stage of your career, we have an exciting opportunity for you. When it comes to your individual career development and our unique culture, youll be hard pushed to find a more dynamic and engaging place to work. We also have extensive training and development programmes supported by excellent Line Managers. On top of a great salary we offer a company car, laptop, phone and home office equipment and it doesnt stop there. The Territory Development Manager will receive a company performance bonus of up to 5, a personal performance salary increase of up to 8, an excellent pension plan, life assurance, private medical insurance and 25 days holiday which in total create a package worth 25 of your basic salary.

So, if you are interested in this exciting opportunity and your skills match what we are looking for, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer.