Field Sales Manager (London)

Signature Career Management; Southall; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

£8,500 car allowance

25% performance-based bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Support from a larger network of experts

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG company in Southall is seeking a Field Sales Manager to drive growth across the out-of-home sector, managing a team of 2. The role involves building partnerships with key customers and shaping strategies for an evolving ethnic market. The ideal candidate will have people management experience, a strong commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the South-Asian customer base. Offering a competitive salary plus bonuses and extensive support for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and key accounts.
• Energetic and charismatic personality tailored to South-Asian market dynamics.
• Experience in foodservice/FMCG channels is preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities for managing multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly.
• Proven record in growing P&L is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2, supporting their development and improving performance.
• Build long-term partnerships with key customers in assigned regions.
• Shape the growth strategy for the ethnic market.
• Launch new products under trusted brands.
• Report to a Senior Sales Leader and contribute to team development.
• Drive regional performance and contribute to the business's growth.

Skills

People management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organisation

Ability to work in diverse customer environments

Job description

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with experience in foodservice, retail, or wholesale? Want to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial FMCG business backed by the strength of a wider group?

This is your chance to play a key role in the growth of a fast-paced, people-focused food company with deep roots in ethnic food markets and exciting plans for national expansion.

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Field Sales Manager in London (West-London), focused on driving growth across the out-of-home (OOH) sector (HORECA/Wholesalers/Distributors) and alongside independent retailers (South-Asian specific), managing a team of 2.

What You'll Do:

• Key focus is managing a team of 2 within the region, supporting them on their development and improve team performance.
• Map out the market in these regions and build long-term partnerships with key customers
• Help shape the strategy for growing a vibrant, ever-evolving ethnic market with authenticity and insight
• Play a lead role in launching NPD under household, trusted brands
• Report to an experienced Senior Sales Leader with a strong track record in team development
• Lead from the front in a high-impact regional role that’s crucial to the business’s continued success
• Work for a business with huge market share in the ethnic food space.
• Enjoy a culture of collaboration, internal progression, and bold innovation.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in people management - your role will be predominately people manager alongside some account management of a key customer.
• Energy, charisma and the ability to roll up your sleeves and get down into the nitty gritty of the South-Asian market
• Experience managing customers in foodservice, wholesale, retail, or FMCG channels (OOH experience is a big plus)
• Strong commercial acumen- a track record of owning and growing a P&L is a bonus!
• Experience working with a diverse range of customer groups- from regional/national wholesalers to independent retailers and end-users
• A growth mindset and an appetite for launching new products and categories
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organisation abilities- you’ll be managing multiple priorities across a regional territory
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across West London

The Perks:

• Competitive base salary + £8,500 car allowance
• 25% bonus based on several performance metrics
• Strategic ownership in a growth-focused role
• Learning, coaching, and development culture
• Support from a broader network of sales and marketing experts within a large parent group

To apply directly, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail] or alternatively, click 'Apply'.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive, this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately, you haven't been shortlisted for this role.

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