Field Retail Channel Growth Manager

Firstunion; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstunion in the United Kingdom is seeking a Field Sales Support professional to bolster FMCG channel operations across wholesale and retail partners. The role is on-site in Glasgow, focusing on merchandising, relationship building and promotional execution.

You will conduct regular partner visits, monitor market trends, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues, ensuring product availability and sales growth. Strong English skills and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail operations experience in FMCG or consumer electronics.
• Proactive, results-oriented with ownership mindset.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Fluent English communication, written and verbal.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly with UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• On-site Channel Support: Provide day-to-day support at wholesale partners' premises, ensuring product merchandising and promotions.
• Customer Relationship Management: Visit wholesale and retail partners to strengthen relationships and understand business needs.
• Issue Resolution: Respond to partner feedback and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategies.
• Sales & Inventory Management: Optimize inventory and ensure SKU availability with channel partners.
• Product & Sales Training: Deliver training on products and sales methods to partners.
• Promotional Execution: Plan and support in-store promotions and channel marketing activities.

Skills

Channel management

Retail operations

Field sales support

Relationship building

Driving licence

Job description

Firstunion in the United Kingdom is seeking a Field Sales Support professional to bolster FMCG channel operations across wholesale and retail partners. The role is on-site in Glasgow, focusing on merchandising, relationship building and promotional execution.

You will conduct regular partner visits, monitor market trends, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues, ensuring product availability and sales growth. Strong English skills and a UK driving licence are essential.