Direct Sales Executive - £30K OTE

The Modern Milkman; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing sustainability-focused company in Manchester is seeking a Direct Sales Executive to engage customers through face-to-face selling and contribute to innovative sales strategies. The ideal candidate is resilient, has a proven sales record, and is passionate about sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering team and significantly impact the company’s growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 6% matched company pension

Employee discount on products

£300 working from home setup

Qualifications

• Proven track record of consistently hitting sales targets.
• Experience in field sales, door-to-door, or face-to-face sales roles.

Responsibilities

• Door-to-door selling in and around Manchester and across the UK.
• Street selling and sampling - represent the brand and win new customers.
• Pioneer new sales strategies as the first field sales agent.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and target-driven

Resilient and optimistic

Creative thinking

Strong relationship building

Job description

Overview

Direct Sales Executive - £30K OTE! Join The Modern Milkman. We are an ambitious team with bold plans to transform consumer habits and make a lasting impact. Our mission is to deliver fresh, delicious products through a return-and-reuse supply chain designed to minimise packaging and food waste. We’re scaling rapidly nationwide with serious backing and hundreds of thousands of customers already loving what we do. We need talented sales professionals who thrive in high-growth environments and want to be part of our journey to create a more sustainable future. This is our FIRST role of its kind. We’re establishing and rapidly growing a team of high-impact Direct Sales Executives. This is your chance to be a pioneer and help shape the future of field sales at The Modern Milkman.

Responsibilities

• Door-to-door selling in and around Manchester and across the UK
• Street selling and sampling - represent our brand and win new customers through face-to-face engagement
• Take part in larger PR and brand activities - from city centre activations to unique marketing campaigns
• Build genuine relationships with customers who LOVE sustainable, farm-fresh produce
• Pioneer new sales strategies as the first field sales agent of your kind at The Modern Milkman
• Based in Manchester or within commutable distance (travel is part of the role!) with a UK valid driving licence
• Proven track record of consistently hitting sales targets
• Experience in field sales, door-to-door, or face-to-face sales roles
• Excellent communication skills with a warm, engaging manner
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a competitive spirit
• Resilient and optimistic - you bounce back quickly from rejection
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Physically capable of being on your feet and active throughout the day

What Makes You Stand Out

• Passionate about sustainability and making a positive environmental impact
• Excited by fast-paced startup environments and contributing pioneering ideas
• Entrepreneurial mindset with initiative to help shape our field sales growth
• Outgoing personality who thrives on meeting new people every day
• Creative thinking for unique brand activation and PR opportunities

Benefits

• Ground Floor Opportunity: Be part of building something from scratch - your ideas and contributions will directly shape our field sales strategy
• Startup Energy, Real Stability: All the innovation and pace of startup life, backed by solid growth and funding
• Diverse & Exciting Work: From door-to-door conversations to city centre brand activations - never a dull moment!
• Unlimited Growth: As we rapidly scale nationwide, early team members have incredible advancement opportunities
• 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays (5 flexible ones). Plus, your birthday off too!
• Up to 6% matched company pension
• Access to thanksBen, for a range of core & flexible benefits
• Employee discount off Modern Milkman products
• In-person company events
• £300 working from home set up
• £300 L&D budget per annum
• £300 Health and Well Being budget
• Endless samples of our stock - taste testing food and drinks regularly
• 2x volunteering days and team volunteering days
• Loads of company clubs to join, from book clubs to fitness and social groups