Route Sales Representative Slough/Reading

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Route Sales Representative to drive sales and build relationships with independent retailers in the Slough/Reading area. This role requires self-motivation and strong time management skills as you will work independently, visiting around 18 stores daily. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a drive to succeed in a dynamic FMCG environment. With a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and diverse workplace committed to your development.

Benefits

Company mobile phone

Flexible benefits including 25 days holiday

Income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Full, manual UK driving license required.
• Experience working towards targets in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a customer base of around 120 small independent stores.
• Achieve growth targets across your territory.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Self-Motivation

Time Management

Selling Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Route Sales Representative Slough/Reading, Reading

PepsiCo UK is home to some of the world's most loved food and drink products. Making every day favourites like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch, to name a few! We have a fantastic reputation for developing and launching products that our consumers love. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers around the world more than one billion times a day in over 200 countries and territories. The company generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, and in 2023, we have been awarded the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 18th year and Top Employer for the 12th year.

About the team:

Our Route Sales Reps are key to our success. Their passion for our brands and drive to succeed increases our product sales and placements across the country. They establish long-term relationships with independent retailers, ensuring our Snacks products such as Walkers, Doritos, and others are always stocked in-store.

About the role:

You will be driving a vehicle in the Slough / Reading area, managing a customer base of around 120 small independent stores. Visiting approximately 18 stores per day, you'll work independently on the road, so self-motivation and strong time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Follow set journey schedules.
• Seek new customer opportunities within your territory.
• Communicate with Sales Representatives to ensure operations.
• Provide a reliable and consistent service to our customers.
• Build relationships with stores and territories to support our business goals.
• Lead daily stock and cash processes for ordering, picking, and delivering stock.
• Achieve growth targets across your territory.
• Collect and unload stock from cash & carry at the start and end of each day.

Qualifications:

• Hunger and drive to succeed in a global FMCG company.
• Full, manual UK driving license (due to driving a vehicle).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Basic IT Skills (desirable).
• Selling Skills (desirable).
• Self-driven personality.
• Experience working towards targets.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Perseverance and resilience in pursuing goals.
• Responsible and ethical behavior towards customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Independent and proactive work style with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• £24,300 plus up to £13,668 performance-based bonus.
• Company mobile phone.
• Flexible benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional days, income protection, and life assurance.

Opportunities:

We are dedicated to learning and development to foster lifelong learning. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and complying with the Equality Act 2010. We do not discriminate based on age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or ethnicity.