Field Sales Executive

Ernst & Young; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Greater London is looking for a Field Sales Executive to develop relationships and drive sales in the independent retail and wholesale sector. Responsibilities include executing events to enhance brand visibility, gathering market insights, and collaborating with teams for strategic optimization. Ideal candidates are commercially minded, have B2B or B2C sales experience, and possess a full UK driving license. Attractive benefits include a base salary of £28,500 plus a car allowance, commission, and various incentives.

Benefits

Base salary + car allowance

Commission based on performance

Enhanced employer pension

Generous wellness allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in sales roles (internal or field).
• Must be a team player and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with decision makers in retail.
• Execute promotional events to enhance brand visibility.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize launch strategies.

Skills

B2B or B2C sales experience

Relationship building

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Outgoing personality

Job description

Overview

As a Field Sales Executive you will be responsible for gaining new distribution opportunities by building and nurturing relationships with key decision makers within the independent convenience retail & wholesale sector.

You will do this by:

• Researching and identifying new distribution points through varied lead generation tactics
• Building and nurturing close working relationships with independent retailers & wholesale store managers/owners to drive sales of the range
• Building Ignite brand awareness through excellent instore execution and effective wholesale events
• Gathering feedback and market insight to inform launch strategy optimisation
• Being the face of the company at field level taking ownership over the brand's success in your area

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision makers in the independent convenience retail & wholesale sector to drive distribution opportunities
• Execute in-store and wholesale events to enhance brand visibility and sales
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize launch strategies based on market feedback

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license
• Experience within B2B or B2C sales positions - this could be either internal or field sales experience
• You could be an estate agent, a telesales executive or a current field sales person
• Keen to work in a fast-paced environment
• Great team player with an outgoing personality
• Manages time effectively to ensure high levels of productivity
• Commercially minded with a desire to hit and exceed targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook)

Benefits

• Base Salary £28,500 + £5,000 car allowance
• Commission: Competitive upon hitting targets, paid monthly
• Additional incentives for hitting targets throughout the year
• iPhone and laptop
• Enhanced employer contributory pension
• Generous monthly wellbeing allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Fantastic career progression opportunities