Sales Development Executive (Coventry metropolitan, the eastern Birmingham/Solihull)

Mondelēz International; Coventry, Birmingham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone & tablet

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

Full pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Mondelæz International in the Coventry region is seeking a Field Sales Executive to grow our snacking brands across independent retailers. You will build relationships with cash & carry wholesalers and local stores, optimise shelf presence, and drive promotions while launching new products.

You will report on activities, deliver field KPIs, and pursue annual objectives, supported by a company car and a competitive bonus structure. A driver’s licence is required for this field role.

Qualifications

• Sales experience – preferably in FMCG/CPG, but other fields considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
• A driver’s licence is essential with up to 3 points.
• Comfortable with both automatic and manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Sell Cadbury, Maynard’s Bassetts and Oreo into Independent and Symbol retailers.
• Ensure strong visual impact and shelf availability through merchandising.
• Implement and monitor promotional activities.
• Place and execute point-of-buy materials.
• Provide regular reporting on activities.
• Deliver field KPIs and meet annual objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy and analytical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelæz International? We have a fantastic new Opportunity for a Field Sales Executive to support Coventry metropolitan and the eastern Birmingham/Solihull suburbs area. If you are looking to build your career in sales, this is a great opportunity to work with our much-loved brands, such as Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone and many more! Our Field Sales Executives work closely with a range of customers including Cash & Carry wholesalers and local stores, building strong relationships by helping them grow their snacking range by optimising sales, driving promotions and launching amazing new products.

Your future manager – January Incles January brings extensive sales experience to the role, having built an impressive career across the business since joining the business nearly 20 years ago. Over that time, she has held a diverse range of sales roles in the independent trade, Away from home team and the Convenience team. — developing a deep and well-rounded understanding of our business and customers over time.

How will you contribute?

• Sell our market-leading brands Cadbury, Maynard’s Bassetts and Oreo (plus many more) into Independent and Symbol retailers on a regular basis.
• Ensure a maximum visual impact and an optimum shelf availability through merchandising techniques.
• Implement and monitor promotional activities.
• Point of buying materials placement and implementation.
• Reporting on activities.
• Delivering the field KPI's and hit your annual objectives.

What will you bring to the role?

• Sales experience – preferably in FMCG/CPG but we will consider other fields.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Perseverance and attention to details.
• A driver’s license is essential with a maximum of 3 points.
• You should be comfortable with driving either an automatic or manual vehicle.

What do we offer?

Permanent contract, beginning with 6-months’ probation period

Work schedule is Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)

A competitive salary with bi-annual bonus based on performance

• Company car: Volkswagen Tiguan Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) / Skoda Enyaq Full Electric (BEV)
• Mobile phone & tablet
• Annual Leave: 27 days of annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Full pension scheme, life assurance plus flexible benefits package
• A range of delicious products from our staff shop at hugely reduced prices for you, your friends and your family.

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking! Make It with Pride!

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelæz Europe GmbH, Switzerland. No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelæz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Job Type

Regular Field Sales Sales At Mondelæz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life’s moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mondelæz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.