Area Account Manager Job at Chelmsford CM EE Full Time NEW

Job Title: Territory ManagerLocation / Region: Chelmsford & Surrounding areas Ideal postcode location- CM1Industry: FMCGContract Type: Permanent, Full-timeWorking Pattern: Monday-Friday (No Weekend Working)Salary / Rate: £26500- £27000 basic + 10% Annual Bonus,Other Benefits: Company Vehicle + Fuel Card The role at a glanceWe’re recruiting an enthusiastic Territory Manager to represent Magnum across Chelmsford & Surrounding areas. You’ll build strong relationships key decision-makers in store, secure additional displays, increase distribution and drive sales and visibility for their well‑established product range.This role is ideal for someone with field sales or direct selling experience who enjoys autonomy, building relationships and delivering results in a fast‑paced retail environment. This is a great opportunity to represent a leading brand and work with a range of well-known products. 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 UsMcCurrach is part of Avidity Group Ltd, the parent company of a group of sales and marketing agencies (McCurrach, Standout, Wave, Thumbprint & Zing).We increase sales at the point of purchase. We are a leading field sales and marketing agency that helps brands sell more through a multi-faceted approach. We work with household names across various industries and are dedicated to delivering an outstanding service and optimisingresults.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.The Magnum Account and Team The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the world’s largest ice cream business and an industry leader, with 19,000 expert colleagues and iconic brands such as Wall’s, Cornetto, and Ben & Jerry’s, enjoyed in 76 countries aroundthe globe.For more than 100 years, we’ve taken pleasure seriously—delivering happiness with every lick and scoop and creating unforgettable experiences for generations of ice cream lovers.Today, we’re on a mission to become the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, ownership mentality, and high performance are encouraged and rewarded. Where our people thrive, and where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences that turn everyday moments into lasting memories.Because at the Magnum Ice Cream Company, we know one simple truth: life tastes better with ice cream. What You’ll Be DoingAs a Territory Manager, you’ll take ownership of your defined territory, working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and supportive team to delivered against your agreed targets.Your key responsibilities include:Managing a territory and planning visits around store manager availability to maximiseopportunitiesBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with store managers and key decision‑makersNegotiating additional displays and promotional activityDriving distribution, availability and visibility across the agreedproduct rangeExecuting merchandising activity in line with brand guidelinesActively selling to key contacts to maximise salesand visibilityUsing sales data t track performance and identify growth opportunities What We’re Looking ForWe 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:Experience working in field sales or similar roleStrong communication skills and confidence influencing stakeholdersStakeholder management experienceExcellent time management and territoryplanning abilityBe self-motivated and results-drivenA full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points andno previous bans) Nice to Have:Experienceworking in retailMerchandising or POS execution experienceDirect selling skills What You’ll Get in Return – Benefits and Perks At McCurrach, 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:Competitive salary and remuneration: annual pay reviews, performance bonuses and early pay accessTransport: Company vehicle and fuel cardFlexible working policies: SMART working options for all staff members and no weekend workingFlexible annual leave entitlement: 23 days paid holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service) and the option to purchase 5 additional annual leave daysFamily friendly policies: enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, carers leave and parental leaveHealth and Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, including 8 face-to-face counselling sessions, wellness taskforce, community of mental health first aiders and wellness workshopsLearning and development: PDR objectives, mentorship, career development plans, access to internal vacancies across all our Group AgenciesAdditional perks: discounted private healthcare, retail discounts, daily lunch allowance and life assuranceWhat Happens NextFirst step is to apply via our iCIMS page in just a few minutes (click the apply button!)Your application will be reviewed byour recruitment teamIf 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!The next stage is a short interview with the hiring managerYou’ll then be given quick feedback and nextsteps (if applicable)If you’re looking for more information on the role, contact our recruitment team on recruitment@weareavidity.com 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 for UsA 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 ahealthy 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.