Field Sales Executive (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Field Sales Executive to drive sales and enhance distribution within the Independent Retail Sector. This dynamic role involves managing a designated territory, building strong customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proven sales track record, with opportunities for progression within the group. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Laptop

Company Phone

Health Shield Cash Back Plan

Pension

20 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Company Van or Car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong relationship-building skills and sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and distribution targets to KPIs across various accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Techniques

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Field Sales Executive (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Field Sales Executive

Location: Nottingham and Leicester

Hours of Work: 9 am to 5 pm

Field-based role involving HQ visits and offsite meetings.

Salary: Up to £25,000-£27,000 per annum plus a 10% performance bonus. Benefits include laptop, phone, group benefits (DIS, Pension, Health Shield Cash Back Plan), 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and a company van or car.

This role involves driving new retail distribution points by selling products within the Independent Retail Sector (Convenience, CTN, Grocery, etc.). The successful candidate will manage a designated territory, visiting retailers to promote the service, acting as the key link between the brand and Smiths News/Instore.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and distribution targets to KPIs across various accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
• Seek key accounts with bulk distribution potential.
• Maximize brand presence and ensure all calls are completed as per the territory plan.
• Maintain high performance to meet KPIs and communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
• Provide feedback and escalate issues proactively.
• Understand the client’s business and products thoroughly.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently.
• Understand retail landscape and seasonal opportunities.
• Utilize tools to ensure ongoing product ordering via Smiths News network.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in sales or retail, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong relationship-building skills and sales techniques.
• Experience in remote field activities and achieving sales targets.
• Organizational and planning skills, with a focus on sales conversion through education.
• Analytical skills and successful sales track record.
• Ability to influence change and document ideas for performance improvement.

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Key Competencies:

• Enthusiastic about retail and good people skills.
• Detail-oriented with retail and wholesale landscape knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, reliability, resilience.
• Full and clean driving license.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Instore is part of Smiths News Plc, offering progression opportunities within the group.