Business Development Executive

Advantage Smollan; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG sales firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Sales Executive to manage sales for major brands such as Molson Coors and Haribo. The role involves building relationships with independent and convenience stores, promoting new products, and ensuring brand visibility. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or career changer with strong communication skills and a passion for sales. Competitive earnings of up to £28,800 are offered, along with various benefits including a company van and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

21 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Medicash and enhanced parental leave

Company van

Pension and life insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills are essential.
• Confidence in building relationships with store teams.
• Motivated and organised, with a target-driven approach.
• A passion for growing in a sales career.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence for 12+ months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales for Molson Coors and Haribo.
• Build strong relationships with store teams and owners.
• Promote new products and create compelling displays.
• Support stock levels and availability in your territory.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to maximize performance.

Skills

Strong communication and people skills

Confidence in building relationships

Motivation

Organisation

Target-driven mindset

Passion for learning

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Field Sales Executive, you will manage and grow sales for Molson Coors and Haribo within independent and convenience stores.

• Relationship Building – Be the primary contact, building strong relationships with store teams and owners.
• Sales & Visibility – Promote new products, create eye‑catching displays, and ensure strong brand visibility to drive sales.
• Retail Execution – Support stock levels, availability, and engagement across your local FMCG territory.
• Best Practice – Collaborate with a supportive team, sharing insights to maximize performance.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or career changer looking to break into sales, FMCG, or field marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Confidence in building relationships.
• Motivation, organisation, and a target‑driven mindset.
• A passion for learning and growing in a sales career.
• A full UK driving licence for 12+ months (essential – van provided).

Pay & Incentives

Up to £28,800 on target earnings (base £24,000 + 20% bonus) plus team incentives and regular regional team incentives.

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Medicash, enhanced maternity leave, enhanced paternity leave & adoption leave, enhanced pension, life insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, referral programme, and more through Perkbox+.
• Company van
• Mon‑Fri, full‑time

Career Progression

Opportunity to develop and promote directly into,etc. major clients like Molson Coors.