National Field Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a dynamic Field Operations Manager (National) to lead a field team, drive sales, and ensure compliance with high standards. This full-time, permanent role involves building relationships with the team and customers and requires proven field sales management experience.

Benefits

End-of-year bonus

Vehicle allowance

Mobile and laptop provided

Auto-enrolment pension after 3 months

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday vouchers and incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing field sales teams.
• Strong personal integrity and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle conflicts confidently.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the field sales team.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Conducting field visits to assess team performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

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

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Field Operations Manager (National). The role primarily involves managing a field team, driving sales, maintaining high standards in the field, and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

This multifaceted role requires the manager to liaise, report, and support the leadership team. Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading, motivating, and developing the team to achieve store excellence and customer satisfaction.
2. Ensuring compliance and best practices are followed to the highest standards.
3. Auditing the field team performance.
4. Conducting field visits as per company expectations.
5. Providing constructive feedback, addressing poor practices, and celebrating successes.
6. Coaching, training, and onboarding new team members.
7. Building relationships with the field team and customers.
8. Driving sales through the field teams.
9. Effective time management and report submission.
10. Maintaining 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.
• Proven experience managing field sales teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.
• Self-starter with good time management.
• Team player capable of collaborating effectively.
• 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.
• Proficiency in IT systems (Word, Excel, Email).
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary with an end-of-year bonus.
• OTE £50,000 - £55,000 annually.
• Vehicle allowance, mobile, and laptop provided.
• 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 recruitment process to support candidates.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent