Retail Regional Field Manager

Location: North

Salary: £30-32k basic plus competitive KPI based bonus, company car, mobile phone and health plan

Business Entity: ShopSmart

Brand/Department: Beiersdorf

Contract Type: Permanent 

Position Type: Full Time

All applications by Tuesday 31 August 2021

Interested in working for a World Class Sales and Marketing company representing some of the biggest brands?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Field Manager to join our business, working with our client Beiersdorf; a Global Skin Care Company who have been caring about skin for more than 130 years with brands including NIVEA, Elastoplast and Eucerin.  NIVEA, Beiersdorf’s’ iconic brand, is one of the world’s largest skin care brands, available in around 200 countries around the world

Employed by ShopSmart, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction to a regional field team, adding value and driving commercial development initiatives for the Beiersdorf brand. You will take responsibility for end-to-end people management, directing and motivating a team of Field Sales Executives to deliver Beiersdorf retail objectives.

Role Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Line management responsibility for a field based team, including recruiting, managing, directing and motivating. Conducting individual performance appraisals, implementing personal development plans and coaching
• Managing the delivery of agreed field retail performance standards, procedures and systems, ensuring that deadlines are met and that all company policies are adhered to  
• Carrying out monthly team meetings to discuss results, provide training and to give direction on strategic priorities
• Regular analysis of team performance in conjunction with data insights and production of weekly and monthly reports
• Conducting high profile store visits with the client in order to maximise opportunities

Role Requirements:

• Ideally you will have previous line management experience within a sales, FMCG or retail environment although we will also consider applications from ambitious and motivated individuals with experience from other sectors
• Previous experience managing a remote or field based team advantageous
• You will be excited about leading and motivating a team to represent a great brand, show resilience, drive and tenacity to succeed
• You must hold a full driving licence and be able to travel within a defined region. Some overnight stays may be required

Why join us?

• Ability to own to make decisions that will drive performance in your territory, whilst using your knowledge, views and recommendations will help shape our service
• On-going training to maximise every opportunity to reach your greatest potential, including access to an extensive suite of learning & development materials
• The opportunity to gain a deep understanding of field sales retail and FMCG processes that will enable your future career aspirations
• Access to the insight, data and reports to effectively and efficiently direct your teams actions 
• We’re a fun, people-centric, performance focused team, who are passionate about what we do – we work hard and we celebrate success together

This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic and forward thinking business that believes in investing in talent, and offers real opportunities for development and career progression. In return you’ll enjoy excellent training, and superb benefits including a Company Car, laptop, mobile phone, fuel card, bonus and contributory pension scheme. 

As a values-driven, people centric business, we put our people at the centre of everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of age, race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender.  

ShopSmart is part of the Acosta Europe Group