Field Sales Executive

Network Talent; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; 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 to build and develop relationships with independent retailers across Tonbridge, Orpington, and Sevenoaks. The role covers territory management, merchandising, and educating customers on products and trading agreements.

The position is field-based on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with full training, progression opportunities, and a company car. Applicants should reside near Tonbridge, Orpington, or Sevenoaks and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in field sales is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Territory management with potential for new sales and growth of accounts.

Skills

Field sales

Driving licence

B2B sales

Retail experience

Job description

Field Sales Executive - FMCG - Tonbridge, Orpington, Sevenoaks - 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 the Tonbridge, Orpington, Sevenoaks areas. 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 Tonbridge, Orpington and Sevenoaks, 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 objections
• Collect 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 (or very near) Tonbridge, Orpington or Sevenoaks

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