Student Placement - Red Bull 2027-2028

Acosta; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Tech provided

Job summary

Acosta Group Europe is seeking a Field Sales Representative for a 12-month student placement in the UK, with the location assigned after interview and prioritisation for London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Kings Lynn and Stockport. You will be on the front line, building relationships with key in-store decision makers for Red Bull in impulse and grocery channels.

You’ll own your territory, drive sales like it’s your own business and focus on executing flawless merchandising, achieving targets, and

Qualifications

• Must have full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG or field sales is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Able to work field-based and autonomously in assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with in-store decision makers.
• Influence range, availability and promotional execution to gain extra shelf space.
• Execute high impact merchandising and brand activations.
• Use data to prioritise high value stores and opportunities.
• Spot gaps, fix issues and maximise every visit.
• Report activity accurately and feed back market insights.
• Compete to be the best and be rewarded for performance.

Skills

Influencing

Target driven

Communication

Organisation

Tech literacy

Driving licence

Job description

Sell an Iconic Brand. Own your own territory. Win the day with Acosta Europe

Client: Red Bull - Impulse & Grocery

Role: Field Sales Representative Student Placement

Location: UK Field Based – Location Assigned After Interview - Candidates Based In London / Greater London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Kings Lynn & Stockport will be Prioritised

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Student Placement (Start Dates from July 2027)

Salary : Salary Dependant on Location + Performance Bonus, plus Company Car, Fuel Card & Tech Provided

This Isn't Just Another Field Sales Role.

This is your chance to represent one of the most powerful brands in the world — Red Bull — and turn ambition into visible results, every single day.

At Acosta Group Europe , we partner with worldclass brands and give driven people the tools, trust and autonomy to outperform . As a Field Sales Representative in field-based team, you won't be stuck behind a desk — you'll be on the front line , building relationships, driving availability, and influencing decisions where it really matters in store. ‑class brands and give driven people the tools, trust and autonomy to

The Mission of a Field Sales Representative

You'll take ownership of your territory and drive sales like it's your own business .

Your focus?

• Executing flawlessly
• Beating targets

If you thrive on results , love face-to-face selling , and get a buzz from seeing your work translate into growth — you'll fit right in to face selling‑to‑face selling

What you'll be doing as a Field Sales Representative store decision makers impact merchandising and brand activations value stores‑store decision makers‑impact merchandising and brand activations‑value stores

• Owning relationships with key instore decision makers
• Influencing range, availability and promotional execution including winning secondary displays and extra shelf space
• Executing high impact merchandising and brand activations
• Using data and insight to prioritise high value stores
• Spotting gaps, fixing issues, and maximising every visit
• Reporting activity accurately and feeding back market insight
• Competing to be the best — and being rewarded when you are

What we are looking for in our Field Sales Representatives

• A natural influencer with commercial instincts
• Target driven, competitive and resilient driven, competitive and resilient‑driven, competitive and resilient
• Confident talking to anyone — from store staff to senior managers
• Organised, self-motivated and happy working independently motivated and happy working independently‑motivated and happy working independently
• Tech savvy and comfortable reporting on activity savvy and comfortable reporting activity‑savvy and comfortable reporting activity
• Full UK manual driving licence

Retail, FMCG or field sales experience is a bonus — not a must. We care most about attitude, hunger and drive .

Why work for Acosta Europe:

• Comprehensive Healthcare – medical, dental, vision, plus life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous Pension Plan – Growing contributions as your service increases helping you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 22 days holiday, plus UK bank holidays to recharge.
• Paid Volunteering Day – Make a difference in your community.
• Career Development – access to Acosta University and internal promotion programs.
• Company Tools – Including state of the art technology to ensure you are set up for success, including Laptop and mobile phone.
• Inclusive Culture – supportive, diverse, and values-driven environment.
• Employee Engagement – social events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.

This is a role for people who want more than “just a job”. It's for people who want momentum, progression and recognition .

At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.

Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe and represent Red Bull?