Field Team Leader

Smollan; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programmes

Annual conferences

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Perkbox

Taste Card

Job summary

Smollan are seeking a hands-on Field Team Leader to oversee our Sampling & Brand Experience across Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich and surroundings. You will coach a small weekend team, ensure flawless activations, and build strong retailer relationships.

In this visible, part-time role you’ll drive quality and performance, inspire staff, and support the Regional Field Manager with a culture of development. The package recognises leadership and hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• Mentorship: Experience in training, developing, and getting the best out of a team.
• Field experience in retail or customer-service environments.
• Can-do spirit and positive approach to challenges.
• Ability to manage a flexible 21-hour week, mainly weekends, with reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Sampling Team across the region.
• Develop store relationships to ensure flawless activations.
• Maintain elite brand experience quality and consistency.
• Drive a high-performance culture aligned to KPIs.

Skills

Mentorship Skills

Field Experience

Can-Do Spirit

Reliability

Job description

Field Team Leader - Sampling & Brand Experience

Lead from the front. Shape standout brand experiences.

If you're an experienced people manager who enjoys being hands-on, this is a chance to step into a visible leadership role within a high-performing sampling and brand activation team.

Package

£10,867 to £11,881 OTE/annum + travel expenses paid

Working

14hrs/week, flexible schedule - 2 days to be worked over Fri, Sat, Sun (Part time, Perm)

Territory

Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich and surrounding area

Working for Smollan as Team Leader to support the Regional Field Manager on our Sampling team, ensuring consistent delivery throughout, and inspiring & creating a culture of coaching and people development within the region.

Your Mission: Lead with Passion

Supporting the Regional Field Manager, you will be the "boots on the ground" leader for our Sampling Team across the region.

• Inspire & Develop: Welcome new starters and provide hands-on coaching to help existing staff reach their full potential.
• Cultivate Relationships: Build "first-name" rapport with Store Managers to ensure our sampling activations run flawlessly.
• Quality Control: Use your sharp eye for detail to guarantee every brand experience meets our elite standards.
• Drive Performance: Instil a "can-do" culture, ensuring every activity delivers a massive return for our customers.

What We Are Looking For

This is a role for a leader who leads by example. You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Mentorship Skills: Experience in training, developing, and getting the best out of a team.
• Field Experience: A hands-on approach to retail or customer-service environments.
• The "Can-Do" Spirit: An enthusiastic mindset that sees opportunities where others see challenges.
• Reliability: The ability to manage a flexible 21-hour week, primarily across the busy weekend period.

Ideal (but not essential)

• Experience in sampling, brand activation or promotional roles
• Background in FMCG, retail or experiential marketing

In return we will offer you

• £10,867.80 per annum + up to £1,013 per annum bonus based on KPIs (up to £11,881 OTE)
• Great career opportunities
• A fun working environment where performance and success are fully rewarded
• Extra benefits include wellness programmes, annual conferences, enhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, Perkbox and Taste Card!

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.

More About Us...

At Smollan, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.

Awards

We are an Award-Winning Workplace! We’re proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe's Best Workplaces™* every year since 2015, with additional accolades:

• UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women* (since 2018)
• UK's Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing* (since 2018)
• UK's Best Workplaces™ for Development* (since 2024)
• UK's Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services* (2023)
• Happiest Workplace Award* (WorkL, 2023,2024 & 2025)

We're also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards* (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year* titles than any competitor.

Sustainability*

Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include...

• Ecovadis - Silver Award
• ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications
• Cyber Essentials Accreditation
• Partnership with Oblong Trees
• awards may be listed under our previous name, REL Field Marketing

Our Rebranding Journey

In January 2026, REL Field Marketing became part of the Smollan brand, marking an exciting next chapter in our journey. With a 30-year heritage and being part of the Smollan network since 2015, this change is about more than a new name - it brings together our strong local expertise with Smollan’s global scale, insight, and innovation. You'll be working for a business that values its local teams, now supported by global best practices, shared knowledge, and opportunities to build your career as part of a truly international organisation.