Field Sales Executive

Network Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension options

Healthcare options

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Network Talent is seeking a Field Sales Executive for the FMCG sector covering London and Greater London. This field-based role involves building relationships with independent retailers, driving product distribution, and educating customers on trading agreements.

The position includes a full training program and progression opportunities across other departments. The successful candidate will have 12+ months in field sales, a UK driving licence with ≤6 points, and reside in London or Greater

Responsibilities

• Territory management and growth of independent retailer accounts.
• Meet KPIs: field visits, product availability, and distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders across accounts.
• Educate teams on product placement and availability to maximise performance.
• Capture pricing and distribution data and report to internal teams.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with new convenience stores.

Job description

Field Sales Executive - FMCG - London & Greater London - 12-Month FTC

Established over 20 years ago, our client is an international market leader in the FMCG space with a turnover of £6 billion. They were recently named a Global Top Employer and boasts a fantastic company culture; they have an extended commitment to inclusivity & diversity and are proud to be represented by 40,000+ employees across 100 nationalities worldwide.

They’re looking for a Field Sales Executive to build and develop relationships with independent retailers across London and Greater London. Responsibilities include; checking distribution, merchandising, educating customers on products & trading agreements.

Our client is looking for a hands-on, dedicated and hard-working sales individual; they offer full training and a wide range of progression opportunities, not only through sales & leadership, but also expanding into wider departments across the business.

This is a field-based role covering London and Greater London and will be offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Territory management with opportunity for additional sales & growth of the accounts
• Meet KPIs including field site visits, availability and distribution of products
• Build & maintain existing relationships with leaders across independent retail accounts
• Ensuring leaders & wider teams across the accounts are knowledgeable about the product, its placement and the importance of availability, aiming to maximise account performance
• Be proactive in predicting and handling objectionsCollect pricing and distribution information, reporting to varied internal teams
• Identify and prospect commercial opportunities with new convenience stores

The Successful Candidate

• 12+ months experience in a field sales position is ideal
• Experience in the FMCG space would be a plus
• Candidates from any B2B, B2C, Retail, Sales or Customer Service background are encouragd to apply
• A valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points is essential
• Live in London and Greater London

Field Sales Executive Package

• Home set up including phone and laptop
• Shares options
• Company car
• Pension options
• Healthcare options
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Virtual GP Service & 24/7 mental health support