Sales Executive - Entry Level

Powerforce; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus (OTE)

Company van with fuel card

Career progression opportunities

Full training

23 days annual leave

Medicash

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox & Taste Card

Job summary

Powerforce GB is recruiting an Entry Level Field Sales Executive in Sunderland. No experience is required; training and support are provided.

You will visit independent and convenience stores within your local territory, promoting Haribo and Molson Coors, building displays and driving brand presence. Ideal candidates are graduates or school leavers looking for their first role in sales or FMCG, with a full UK manual driving licence held for 12+ months.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required; we hire for potential.
• Confident communicator with good people skills.
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn.
• Interested in building a long-term career in sales or FMCG.
• Full UK manual driving licence held for 12+ months (essential).

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building - Be the main point of contact for store owners and staff
• Sales & Visibility - Promote products, build displays and increase brand presence
• Retail Execution - Support availability, stock levels and in-store engagement
• Team Collaboration - Share best practice and learn alongside a supportive team

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales & Visibility

Retail Execution

Team Collaboration

Confident communicator

Organised

Job description

What's the role about?

Field Sales Executive - Entry Level (No Experience Required)

£26,000 per annum + 15% bonus (OTE £29,900)| Company Van | Mon - Fri | Full Time

Territory: Sunderland, North Shields, Hartlepool and surrounding area

Looking to start a career in sales, FMCG or field marketing?This is a hands-on, entry-level Field Sales role working with two major household brands - Haribo and Molson Coors - through Powerforce, a multi-award-winning field marketing company.

You don’t need previous sales experience.

Full training, coaching and support are provided - we’re looking for attitude, potential and drive.Important Driving RequirementsThis role includes a company manual van.You must hold a full UK manual driving licence for at least 12 months.(Automatic-only licences cannot be considered)What You’ll Be DoingAs a Field Sales Executive, you’ll visit independent and convenience stores across your local territory, learning how sales and brand marketing work in the real world.

• Relationship Building - Be the main point of contact for store owners and staff
• Sales & Visibility - Promote products, build displays and increase brand presence
• Retail Execution - Support availability, stock levels and in-store engagement
• Team Collaboration - Share best practice and learn alongside a supportive team

This is a practical, people-focused role where you learn by doing.Who This Role Is ForThis role is ideal if you are...

• A graduate or school leaver
• Looking for your first role in sales, FMCG or field marketing
• A career starter or changer wanting a practical, customer-facing role

What We’re Looking For

• No sales experience required - we hire for potential
• Confident communicator with good people skills
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn
• Interested in building a long-term career in sales or FMCG
• Full UK manual driving licence held for 12+ months (essential)

What You’ll Get

• OTE up to £29,900 (£26k basic + 15% bonus)
• Team & regional incentives (recent prizes £50 - £500 in vouchers)
• Company van provided with fuel card
• Clear progression opportunities (including into major FMCG clients)
• Full category, brand, and sales training
• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell holidays
• Benefits including Medicash, enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave, enhanced pension, life insurance, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox & Taste Card

Our Haribo & Molson Coors team work hard and have a strong team culture - you’ll be supported from day one.

Still not sure if the role is for you?Our Haribo & Molson Coors team work hard and play harder; take a look at their team conference video...

Please note: Molson Coors have a zero-tolerance policy for any drink-related offences or convictions, including Drink Driving convictions

More about us...

Join the Award-Winning Team at Powerforce!At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and an environment where talented, ambitious individuals can thrive. Our success is driven by the outstanding results we achieve and the enduring relationships we build with our customers.

Why Join Us?

• A Great Place to Work: We have been recognised as a "Great Place to Work" for eight consecutive years, recently ranking 9th in the UK for Large Organisations.
• Award-Winning Excellence:As a top agency in our industry, we have secured multiple FMBE awards (The Oscars of Field Marketing), including Agency of the Year and Team of the Year in two of the last three years.
• Values-Driven Culture: We live by our guiding principles:Make it yours,Build relationships that last, andStrive for growth.
• Inclusion & Belonging:We commit to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves.Start Your Journey Today. If you are looking for a company where individuality is celebrated and your contributions make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

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