Independent Retail Sales Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an Independent Retail Sales Advisor in Slough. This field-based role involves managing a designated territory, promoting products, and driving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in retail or FMCG sectors.

Benefits

Laptop

Phone

Group Benefits

Pension

Health Shield Cash Back Plan

20 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Company van/car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or retail, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong relationship-building and sales techniques.
• Proven ability to drive sales through education.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and distribution targets to KPIs across various accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for increased distribution.
• Maximize brand presence within the trade in your territory.

Skills

Communication

Sales Techniques

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Independent Retail Sales Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client: Smiths News

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Field Sales Executive

Field Sales Executive - Slough/Reading

Hours of Work: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

This role is field-based with HQ visits and offsite meetings. Salary: up to £25,000-£27,000 per annum, plus an additional 10% performance-related bonus. Benefits include a laptop, phone, group benefits (DIS, Pension, Health Shield Cash Back Plan), 20 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays), and a company van/car.

Instore, part of Smiths News, is recruiting a Field Sales Representative to expand retail distribution points by selling products within the Independent Retail Sector (Convenience, CTN, Grocery, etc.). Candidates with field sales experience and demonstrable ability are encouraged to apply to join our team with Instore on behalf of our global client.

The client is a household brand supplying supermarkets, high street retailers, garden centres, and e-commerce. Their product offerings are well-suited for the independent market, featuring high-quality products at various price points, seasonal ranges, attractive margins, and ongoing retailer support through engaging marketing strategies. Our partnership with Instore enables us to provide effective field sales support.

This role involves managing a designated territory, visiting retailers to promote new service offerings, and acting as the key liaison between the brand, Instore, and Smiths News, ensuring effective communication.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and distribution targets to KPIs across various accounts, engaging business owners to complete sales.
• Develop strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for increased distribution.
• Adopt an entrepreneurial approach.
• Identify Key Accounts with Bulk Distribution Opportunities (Mini Multiples/Others).
• Maximize brand presence within the trade in your territory.
• Complete all calls within the territory plan daily.
• Develop a high-performing field mentality to meet KPIs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and keep the Line Manager informed.
• Proactively escalate and resolve issues.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the client’s business and products.
• Execute tasks to a high standard consistently.
• Provide concise feedback to help drive client’s business and retail growth.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Understand the retail landscape to leverage competitor advantages and seasonal opportunities.
• Use tools to ensure ongoing product availability through Smiths News delivery network.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in sales or retail, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Brand ambassador experience is also considered.
• Strong relationship-building and sales techniques.
• Experience in remote field activity with sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to drive sales through education.
• Good analytical skills.
• Evidence of sales success.
• Ability to influence and implement change.
• Ability to document ideas and actions for performance improvement.

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

Key Competencies:

• Energetic and enthusiastic about retail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of retail and wholesale landscapes.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Flexibility, reliability, resilience.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.

Instore is part of Smiths News Plc. Opportunities for progression exist within Instore and the wider Smiths News group.