Field Sales Executive

Acosta Europe; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Contributory pension

Healthcare plans

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Acosta Europe is seeking a Field Sales Executive to drive distribution, availability and visibility for Perfetti Van Melle across the assigned territory.

The role includes promoting brand awareness, building strong retailer relationships, and meeting targets with a 37.5-hour week and a 10% bonus on top of £25,000 base salary. A full manual driving licence and the ability to travel within the territory are required.

Qualifications

• Proven FMCG, retail or sales experience.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
• Full manual driving licence and ability to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Act as the face of the brand and build relationships with key decision makers in the top 4 grocers.
• Fulfil distribution, availability and visibility targets and drive success of your area.
• Maximise brand awareness, educate clients on new product opportunities and implement store activations.
• Work independently, manage workload to achieve targets and qualify for incentives.
• Receive full training and ongoing support for development.
• Work in a fun, honest environment where performance and success are recognised.

Skills

Relationship building

Product knowledge

Commercial awareness

Influencing skills

Negotiation

Job description

Job Overview

Field Sales Executive for Perfetti Van Melle. The role involves managing key accounts, achieving distribution, availability, and visibility targets, and promoting brand awareness throughout your territory.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,000
Bonus: 10% Performance Related Bonus
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Equipment Provided: Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Mobile Phone

Other benefits: contributory pension, healthcare plans, and performance bonuses. Flexible work hours between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the face of the brand and build unbreakable relationships with key decision makers in the top 4 grocers.
• Fulfil distribution, availability and visibility targets and drive success of your area.
• Maximise brand awareness, educate clients on new product opportunities and implement store activations.
• Work independently, manage workload to achieve targets and qualify for incentives.
• Receive full training and ongoing support for development.
• Work in a fun, honest environment where performance and success are recognised.

Skills & Qualifications

Relationship building, product knowledge, commercial awareness, influencing skills and negotiation. Demonstrable experience within FMCG, retail or sales environment. Passion for the brands and drive to succeed.

You must hold a full manual driving licence and be able to travel within the defined territory.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop commercial skills, achieve career ambitions in a bold and dynamic business. Through training, a company vehicle, mobile phone, fuel card, and superb benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acosta Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Disclaimers

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.