Sales Executive FTC

Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a proactive Sales Executive for their Central London office. The role involves supporting the Senior National Account Manager in achieving sales and margin targets, building relationships, and managing promotional activities. Candidates should have a minimum of one year's sales experience in FMCG and possess strong planning, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options, alongside a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounted company products

25 days annual leave

Free beverages & snacks

Sports & social club membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s sales experience in FMCG or similar.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Ability to handle objections and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior National Account Manager in achieving sales targets.
• Proactively seek sales opportunities and build relationships.
• Manage promotional activities and provide accurate forecasts.

Skills

Planning

Data analysis

Negotiation

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Central London, UK

Hybrid Working (2 days/week)

Attractive Salary & Benefits

Let’s Talk About You

You’re ambitious and looking for a career with purpose—we love that. You’re ready for a challenge and want to write the next chapter of your career story with a supportive team. If you’re interested in this role, it could be your next step! We’re seeking a proactive Sales Executive to join Edgewell Personal Care—a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black, and Cremo Grooming, to name a few).

Now, Let’s Get Down to Business

At Edgewell, you’ll join a collaborative group of likeable, diverse, and nurturing colleagues. Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to:

• Support the Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) in delivering budgeted invoice, net sales, and gross margin within your designated account portfolio.
• Proactively seek and exploit all sales opportunities to achieve short- and long-term company objectives.
• Analyse weekly performance, identify corrective actions, and support SNAM in achieving sales and gross margin targets.
• Build positive working relationships within accounts to maximise leverage for all brands in daily sales, forecasting, pricing, and in-store execution.
• Develop expertise in account reporting systems, running weekly/ad hoc reports to support decision-making and optimise business performance (e.g., reduce stock holding, highlight non-compliance, identify top/bottom performing stores).
• Manage promotional activity under SNAM/NAM supervision, including planning, delivery, post-evaluation, and recommending improvements for future promotions.
• Provide accurate forecasts and communicate effectively with supply and brand teams to deliver agreed service levels and working capital targets.
• Support Sales Managers with administration relevant to selling and negotiating within designated accounts (e.g., new line set-up, pricing amendments, promotional briefing, liaising with Field Merchandising Team).
• Set up and track new lines/distribution and pricing, identifying areas of focus for business management and development.

Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year’s sales experience in FMCG or similar (preferred)
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy (essential)
• Skills in planning, data analysis, thorough preparation, creative working, business growth, KPI delivery, new business development, negotiation, objection handling, teamwork, networking, influencing, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, innovation, and analytical ability

What We Offer

Competitive salary, hybrid working (2 days in the office), employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverages & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code, and a great team.

Working Relationships

• Reports to Senior National Account Manager
• Key internal relationships: Category Development, Marketing, Customer Services, Demand Planning, Commercial Team, Finance

Job Tools

• Computer/laptop & associated software (Microsoft Office, SAP, Fox, customer-specific applications)
• Equipment related to point of sale & brand merchandise, trade show items
• Some travel within the UK (ad hoc)
• Occasional work outside typical business hours (evenings/weekends)

Now Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to progress your career with us, we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass this on to teammates who may be interested. For more information about Edgewell, visit www.edgewell.com.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.