National Field Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a dynamic Field Sales Operations Manager to manage and motivate a national field sales team. The role involves driving sales performance, ensuring compliance, and enhancing field operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in field sales management, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to achieving high standards in service delivery. With a competitive salary and additional benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional.

Benefits

End-of-year bonus

Vehicle allowance

Business mobile phone and laptop

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday vouchers and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience managing field sales teams is essential.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills are advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT systems and full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the field team for excellent standards.
• Conducting field visits and auditing the team.
• Providing coaching and building customer relationships.

Skills

Integrity

Influencing Skills

Team Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Education up to GCSE level

Tools

IT systems (Word, Excel, Email)

Job description

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Field Sales Operations Manager National

Background: FMCG Convenience / RETAIL PHARMACY / FIELD SALES / RETAIL STORES MERCHANDISING

Territory: National | Reference: KSP/COMB

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Field Operations Manager - National. The role primarily focuses on managing a team in the field, driving sales, delivering continuously improved field standards, and adhering to compliance and company operating procedures.

This multifaceted role requires the individual to liaise, report, and support the leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading, motivating, and developing the team to deliver excellent store standards and customer service
2. Ensuring compliance and best practices are maintained to the highest standards
3. Auditing the field team
4. Conducting field visits in line with company expectations
5. Providing constructive feedback, challenging poor practices, and reporting performance issues to Commercial Business Managers
6. Offering coaching, training, and onboarding for new starters
7. Building relationships with the field team and customers
8. Driving sales within the field teams
9. Effective time management
10. Completing and submitting reports
11. Exhibiting excellent communication skills

Key requirements:

• Strong personal integrity with sound judgment and influencing skills
• Willingness to travel nationally, with approximately 4 days in the field per week
• Experience managing field sales teams
• Interpersonal and influencing skills to develop strong relationships with teams and stakeholders
• Self-starter able to manage workload independently
• Team player with collaborative skills
• Robust, determined, and willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts confidently
• Excellent personal presentation skills
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills advantageous
• Education up to GCSE level
• Experience or knowledge of visiting retail outlets with field sales teams
• Proficiency in IT systems (Word, Excel, Email)
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle

Remuneration:

• Competitive annual salary with an end-of-year bonus
• OTE £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Vehicle allowance
• Business mobile phone and laptop
• Auto-enrolment pension after 3 months
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Birthday vouchers and incentives

Keystone People Limited is a specialist recruitment agency in sales and account management with over 50 years of combined experience. We offer an informal approach to our recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent