National Field Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a dynamic and driven National Field Operations Manager. This full-time, permanent role focuses on managing a field team to drive sales and ensure adherence to company procedures. The position offers competitive remuneration, vehicle allowance, and generous annual leave, aiming for excellence in customer satisfaction.

Benefits

End-of-year bonus

Vehicle allowance

Mobile phone and laptop

Auto-enrolment pension after 3 months

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday vouchers and incentives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop field sales teams.
• Audit field team and conduct compliance visits.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven National Field Operations Manager. This role focuses on managing a field team, driving sales, maintaining high standards, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. The manager will liaise, report, and support the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to achieve store excellence and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance and uphold best practices
• Audit the field team and conduct field visits as per company standards
• Provide constructive feedback, address poor performance, and recognize successes
• Coach, train, and onboard new team members
• Build relationships with the field team and customers
• Drive sales through the field team
• Manage time effectively and complete reports
• Maintain excellent communication

Key Requirements

• Strong personal integrity and decision-making ability
• Willingness to travel nationally, approximately 4 days a week in the field
• Experience managing field sales teams
• Interpersonal and influencing skills to build relationships with teams and stakeholders
• Self-starter with good time management skills
• Team player capable of collaboration
• Determined, resilient, and proactive in resolving issues
• Ability to handle conflicts confidently
• Professional personal presentation
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills advantageous
• Educational qualification up to GCSE level
• Experience or knowledge of visiting retail outlets with field sales teams
• Proficient in IT systems: Word, Excel, Email
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle

Remuneration

• Competitive annual salary with end-of-year bonus
• OTE £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
• 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, offering an informal and supportive recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent