National Field Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; 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 drive sales and manage a field team. The position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on maintaining high standards and compliance in national operations. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including a vehicle allowance and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary with bonus

Vehicle allowance

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Auto-enrolment pension

28 days annual leave

Birthday vouchers and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing field sales teams required.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills are advantageous.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the field sales team to achieve excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and practices.
• Conduct field visits and audits as per company expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Presentation skills

Education

GCSE level education

Tools

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 seeking a dynamic and driven Field Operations Manager - National. The role primarily involves managing a field team, driving sales, ensuring high standards in the field, and maintaining compliance with company 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 achieve store excellence and customer service standards.
2. Ensuring compliance and best practices are followed.
3. Auditing the field team.
4. Conducting field visits as per company expectations.
5. Providing constructive feedback, addressing poor performance, and recognizing success.
6. Coaching, training, and onboarding new team members.
7. Building relationships with the field team and customers.
8. Driving sales efforts in the field.
9. Effective time management and report submission.
10. Maintaining excellent communication skills.

Key Requirements:

• Strong personal integrity and judgment skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally, approximately 4 days a week in the field.
• Experience managing field sales teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Self-starter with good time management skills.
• Team player with collaborative skills.
• Robust, determined, and proactive in resolving issues.
• Ability to handle conflicts confidently.
• Excellent personal presentation.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills advantageous.
• Education up to GCSE level.
• Experience with retail outlet visits preferred.
• Proficient in IT systems: Word, Excel, Email.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary with end-of-year bonus (OTE £50,000 - £55,000).
• Vehicle allowance, 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 and supportive recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent