Field Sales Executive - Global client partnership (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Field Sales Executive to drive sales and distribution within the Independent Retail Sector. The role involves managing a territory, building customer relationships, and promoting products. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in sales or retail, particularly in FMCG. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Laptop

Phone

Group Benefits

Pension

Health Shield Cash Back Plan

20 Days Holidays

8 Bank Holidays

Company Van/Car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Ability to influence change and document ideas for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and distribution targets across assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
• Manage territory effectively, visiting retailers and promoting products.

Skills

Communication

Sales Techniques

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Field Sales Executive

Job Details

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Hours of Work: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary: Up to £25,000-£27,000 per annum + 10% performance bonus

Benefits: Laptop, phone, group benefits (DIS, Pension, Health Shield Cash Back Plan), 20 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays, company van/car

Company & Role Overview

Instore, part of Smiths News, is recruiting a Field Sales Representative to expand retail distribution within the Independent Retail Sector (Convenience, CTN, Grocery, etc.). The role involves selling our client’s products, a household brand supplying supermarkets, high street stores, garden centres, and e-commerce platforms. The position requires managing a territory, visiting retailers, and acting as the key liaison between the brand and Smiths News.

Main Responsibilities

1. Achieve sales and distribution targets across assigned accounts.
2. Build and maintain strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
3. Manage territory effectively, visiting retailers and promoting products.
4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, sharing best practices.
5. Maintain high standards in all sales activities and administration.
6. Understand the retail landscape to leverage seasonal and competitor opportunities.
7. Use tools to facilitate ongoing product orders and delivery network understanding.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong relationship-building skills and sales techniques.
• Experience with remote field activities and achieving KPIs.
• Organizational and planning skills, with a focus on sales conversions.
• Analytical skills and a proven sales success record.
• Ability to influence change and document ideas for performance improvement.
• Full and clean driving license.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Progression opportunities are available within Instore and Smiths News group.