Area Activation Manager

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Philip Morris Limited as an Area Activation Manager (AAM). In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Territory Activation Executives (TAEs), driving performance while building a positive, engaging, and inclusive team culture.

We are looking for a motivated people leader who is eager to grow their career. Whether you come from sales, retail, operations, or another customer-facing environment, this role offers the chance to step into a strategic leadership position with strong development support. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial results, coaching your team, and shaping how we engage customers across your area.

You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions and hold a valid UK driving licence to be eligible for this role.

It's a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (potential for Permanent afterwards)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of Territory Activation Executives (TAEs)


• Set clear direction and help your team deliver against performance targets


• Use data and insights to understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement


• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, structured development, and on-the-job support


• Create a positive, high-performance team culture focused on collaboration and accountability


• Build strong working relationships with local retail partners and stakeholders


• Ensure clear and consistent communication between your team and leadership


• Support people processes including performance, wellbeing, and engagement activities


• Continuously look for ways to improve ways of working and team effectiveness

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading or supervising a team (this could be in sales, retail, hospitality, operations, or similar environments)


• A passion for developing people and helping others succeed


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• A proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems and make decisions


• Comfortable using data to guide actions (training will be provided)


• Organised and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment


• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and grow

You do not need FMCG experience to succeed in this role — we are open to candidates who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a drive to develop.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a team leadership, supervisory, or senior individual contributor role


• Experience in customer-facing or performance-driven environments is beneficial


• Degree not essential – we value experience, mindset, and potential