Retail Development Executive

CPM UK Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Holiday package

Company vehicle

Life Assurance

Peppy health support

DIGICARE+ App

Job summary

CPM is hiring a Grocery Field Sales Executive to drive growth across Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, and nearby areas in the UK. You will call into major grocery accounts, promote Lucozade Ribena Suntory brands, and secure prominent in-store space.

You’ll receive comprehensive training, a company vehicle, and a tablet to manage stock and data. A full UK driving licence is required, and a supportive team will help you achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Entry into sales or grocery retail with interest in iconic brands.
• Own territory and deliver consistent results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Call into grocery multiples (ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons) within your territory to promote Lucozade Ribena Suntory brands.
• Build relationships with store decision makers to secure prominent product placement and promotions.
• Ensure products are well represented in shelves and chillers and monitor stock levels.
• Utilise training and company tablet to capture data, spot gaps, and drive availability across your territory.

Job description

Thirsty for success? Join our growing team as a Grocery Field Sales Executive calling into the grocery retail sector, increasing sales of market leading soft drinks brands from Suntory such as Lucozade, Ribena and alcoholic ready to drink brands.

£28,121.60 + 10% bonus PA, car, tablet and mobile.

Ideal location:

Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1

Territory covering:

Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkstone, Margate, and surrounding areas

What will you be doing as a Grocery Field Sales Executive:

You would be calling into Grocery multiples, such as ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, in your territory, working on behalf of one of the top 10 brands in the UK. As a Sales Executive, you will build great relationships with key store decision makers and will leverage this to ensure the Lucozade Ribena Suntory products and promotions are given prominent and maximum space in the store, both on the shelf and in chillers.

To help you achieve your sales targets in the Grocery Field Sales Executive role, you will be given brilliant sales and product training and will be able to use the company tablet to store data to spot any gaps and ensure stock is always available. Your territory will be your own to make a success of, but you will be part of a friendly, collaborative team who work together to achieve results and have the support and guidance of your field manager.

Our Successful Grocery Field Sales Executive will have:

• You are looking to start your sales career or have experience working in the grocery retail sector and would love to represent such iconic brands.
• You would relish the opportunity to take ownership of your own territory and deliver consistent results for the client.
• If you enjoy succeeding, making an impact, and like to maximise every opportunity.
• You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Want to work for a company that really values the contribution you can bring and offers you the development opportunities to challenge yourself and be the best you can be.
• A full driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK is essential

We welcome applications from people with customer-facing experience, graduates, FMCG retail professionals, or anyone with the right attitude who is keen to develop a career in sales.

• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan.
• Holiday Package: Recoup with 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company vehicle: Enjoy a company vehicle.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1X life assurance.
• Peppy: Confidential access to expert health support across areas like fertility, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
• DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions and expert nutritionist advice.

You will be given access to excellent training and development and the support of your manager. CPM is Gold Investors in People accredited, and we are passionate about giving our people the opportunities and training to grow both themselves and their careers.

We are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

CPM is an equal opportunities employer. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.