Assistant Sales Manager（Vape - Glasgow）

Firstunion; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Career growth opportunities

Global brand

Job summary

Firstunion is seeking a driven field-based salesperson to focus on direct sales and promotion of vape products within the UK-Glasgow FMCG retail market. You will visit convenience shops and tobacco retailers, pitch products, negotiate shelf space, and drive revenue growth across the region. Travel will be extensive, and success will be rewarded with a commission-based earning structure.

This role demands strong communication, persistence, and the ability to build lasting retailer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Direct FMCG sales experience with retail channel experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities with store owners/decision makers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; self-motivated and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Retail Sales & Promotion: visit shops and tobacco outlets to pitch and sell products.
• Account Development: build relationships with store owners and expand sales.
• Market Monitoring & Feedback: track competitor activity and share insights with HQ.
• Brand Visibility: negotiate shelf space and execute in-store promotions.
• Event & Campaign Support: participate in in-store promos and roadshows.

Skills

Direct FMCG sales

Negotiation

Excellent communication

Self-motivated, target-driven

Job description

This role will focus on direct sales and promotion of vape products within the UK-Glasgow FMCG retail market. The candidate must be able to actively sell into convenience shops and tobacco retailers, driving product adoption and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

1. Retail Sales & Promotion: Conduct regular in-person visits to retail shops, convenience stores, and tobacco outlets. Actively pitch and sell products, ensuring products items are stocked and promoted.

2. Account Development: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with store owners and decision makers, identifying opportunities to expand sales.

3. Market Monitoring & Feedback: Track competitor activities, pricing, and consumer preferences in the FMCG/vaping retail space. Share insights with HQ to refine sales and marketing strategies.

4. Brand Visibility: Negotiate for increased shelf space and in-store visibility. Execute promotional activities to strengthen brand awareness.

5. Event & Campaign Support: Participate in in-store promotions, roadshows, and industry events to support sales and brand engagement.

Qualifications

1. Experience: Proven direct sales experience in FMCG, ideally with retail channel sales. Track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets through in-person store visits and negotiations. Experience in e-cigarette, tobacco, or related FMCG categories is a plus.

2. Skills: Strong sales and persuasion skills, comfortable with cold calling/door-to-door retail pitching. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Self-motivated, target-driven, able to work independently.

3. Requirements:

Hold a Graduate Route visa or other legal work authorization.

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel extensively in the assigned region

Familiarity with local FMCG markets and key players.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based commission.

Career growth opportunities within a global brand.

A dynamic, supportive environment focused on sales excellence.