Field Sales Executive -Leicester & Peterborough Territory (Grocery)

Acosta Europe; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Fuel Card

Mobile Phone

Technology Provided

Company Pension

Holiday 22 days

Job summary

Acosta Europe is recruiting a Field Sales Executive to cover the Leicester & Peterborough territory for Pladis. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract and a competitive OTE of £30,217.40 per year, including a basic salary of £26,276 plus a quarterly KPI-based bonus of £3,941.40.

A company car, fuel card, mobile, and technology are provided. You will visit major grocery retailers, build strong store relationships, and drive in-store visibility for iconic brands like McVitie's and Jaffa

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Visit stores daily in line with your journey plan.
• Build strong relationships with store managers and colleagues.
• Secure additional display locations and secondary sitings.
• Ensure Pladis products are available, visible and shoppable.
• Support new product launches, seasonal events and promotional activity.
• Merchandise products to maximise visibility and sales performance.
• Use sales data and insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Report activity accurately using mobile technology and sales systems.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Independent field work

Job description

Sell Britain's Favourite Brands. Build Your Sales Career with Acosta Group Europe & Pladis.

Client: Pladis
Role: Field Sales Executive
Location: Field-based (Leicester & Peterborough Territory)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £30,217.40 OTE per annum (£26,276 basic salary + £3,941.40 bonus opportunity paid quarterly based on KPI achievement) plus Company Car, Fuel Card, Mobile Phone & Technology Provided

Represent Some of the UK's Most Loved Brands

This isn't just another field sales role.

Join Acosta Group Europe and become the face of Pladis home to some of the worlds most recognisable and best-loved grocery brands including McVitie's, Jaffa Cakes, Digestives, Hobnobs, Rich Tea, Penguin, Club, Flipz and Jacob's.

Every day, millions of consumers choose Pladis products, and you'll play a vital role in ensuring these iconic brands stand out in-store, are available for shoppers, and continue to win against the competition.

If you're ambitious, people-focused and enjoy being out in the field making things happen, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch or accelerate your FMCG sales career.

About Us

At Acosta Group Europe, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world's leading sales and marketing agencies, we help some of the world's biggest brands grow through exceptional execution, insight and innovation.

Our teams are energetic, supportive and driven by results, giving you the tools, training and opportunities needed to build a successful career in field sales.

What is a Field Sales Executive?

As a Field Sales Executive representing Pladis, you'll visit major grocery retailers across your territory, helping drive growth for household favourites such as McVitie's Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs, Jacob's Crackers and Penguin Bars and many more, with over 50 new lines added in 2026.

You'll work closely with store teams to:

• Increase product availability
• Secure additional display space
• Deliver impactful promotions
• Influence store decisions
• Identify opportunities to drive sales growth

Every day is different, giving you the freedom to manage your territory while making a visible impact on some of the UK's most recognised grocery brands.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Visit stores daily in line with your journey plan
• Build strong relationships with store managers and colleagues
• Secure additional display locations and secondary sitings
• Ensure Pladis products are available, visible and shoppable
• Support new product launches, seasonal events and promotional activity
• Merchandise products to maximise visibility and sales performance
• Use sales data and insights to identify growth opportunities
• Report activity accurately using mobile technology and sales systems
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback

What are we looking for?

You don't need years of experience to succeed.

We're looking for people with energy, initiative, resilience and a winning mindset.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Confident using technology and mobile reporting systems

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in retail, customer service, FMCG or sales would be beneficial, particularly if you have experience working towards targets, KPIs or performance goals. An understanding of the grocery retail landscape, including major retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Co-op, would be advantageous, however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

We are ultimately looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong people skills and a genuine desire to develop a successful career in field sales

Who are you?

You are a confident, self-motivated individual who enjoys building strong relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll take pride in delivering great results, be commercially minded and naturally curious about what drives sales performance. You'll be proactive in spotting opportunities, taking action to maximise them, and comfortable managing your own workload with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Most importantly, you'll be ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to build a long-term career within the excited world of FMCG sales.

Must Have

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Why Join Acosta Europe & Pladis?

Work With Iconic Brands

Represent products shoppers know and love, including McVitie's Digestives, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs, Jacob's, Club and Penguin.

Own your territory - Take real responsibility for driving growth across your local stores and building strong retailer partnerships.

Healthcare Benefits - Medical, dental and vision cover, plus Employee Assistance Programme and life insurance.

Generous Pension - Enhanced employer contributions that increase with service.

Holiday - 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Paid Volunteering Day - Make a positive difference in your community.

Career Development - Access to Acosta University, structured training and excellent internal progression opportunities.

Company Car & Technology - Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and all the tools you need to succeed.

Inclusive Culture - A supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.

Recognition & Rewards - Regular incentives, celebrations and opportunities to be recognised for your achievements.

More Than a Job. A Career with Real Momentum.

Whether you're already working in retail, customer service, merchandising, hospitality or sales, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to join the FMCG industry and represent some of the UK's most famous grocery brands.

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