Field Sales Executive (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Field Sales Executive to enhance distribution within independent retail. The role involves managing a territory, engaging with retailers, and driving sales to meet KPIs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and sales skills, with opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Laptop

Phone

Group Benefits

Pension

Health Shield Cash Back Plan

20 Days Holidays

8 Bank Holidays

Company Van or Car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Proven success in remote sales activities and meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and distribution to meet KPIs across your territory.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently and understand the retail landscape.

Skills

Communication

Sales Techniques

Relationship-building

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning Skills

Job description

Field Sales Executive (Hiring Immediately), Reading

Client: Smiths News

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Hours of Work: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Field-based role with HQ visits and offsite meetings.

Salary: up to £25,000-£27,000 pa, plus a 10% performance-related bonus. Benefits include a laptop, phone, group benefits (DIS, Pension, Health Shield Cash Back Plan), 20 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays, and a company van or car.

Job Description

Instore, part of Smiths News, is recruiting a Field Sales Representative to expand retail distribution by selling products within the Independent Retail Sector (Convenience, CTN, Grocery, etc.). This role involves managing a territory, engaging with retailers, and acting as the key link between the brand and our client.

Our client is a well-known household brand supplying supermarkets, high street stores, garden centres, and e-commerce platforms. Their product range and display options are tailored for the independent market, offering high-quality products at various price points, seasonal ranges, and attractive margins, supported by engaging marketing strategies.

Main Duties

• Drive sales and distribution to meet KPIs across your territory.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
• Approach sales entrepreneurially and seek key accounts with bulk distribution potential.
• Enhance brand presence and ensure regular territory visits.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management, sharing best practices and updates.
• Proactively resolve issues and maintain expert knowledge of client products and business.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently and understand the retail landscape for strategic advantage.

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Relationship-building skills and experience in sales techniques.
• Proven success in remote sales activities and meeting targets.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Ability to influence change and document ideas for performance improvement.

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Key Competencies

• Energetic and enthusiastic about retail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and understanding of retail/wholesale landscapes.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and resilience.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Instore offers progression opportunities within both the company and the wider Smiths News group.