Talent Pool - Sales Representatives, London Area, United Kingdom

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Tobacco Service B.V.; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company is looking for a field-based sales representative to maximize sales and build strong relationships with independent retailers in the London Area. The ideal candidate should have previous sales experience in the grocery or FMCG industry, strong data handling skills, and a full driver's license. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a pension scheme, private healthcare, and additional perks.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Skilled in handling store-level data and familiar with CRM or similar reporting systems.
• Prior experience as a sales consultant in the grocery industry and/or FMCG.
• Background in working at a grocery store with an interest in tobacco.
• Enthusiastic and passionate, with a positive attitude and a fearless approach to market challenges.
• Holds a full driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent retailers.
• Become an expert on the product portfolio and conduct demonstrations.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor actions.
• Manage and prioritize the assigned territory effectively.
• Ensure smooth order processing and maintain records of sales activities.

Skills

CRM or similar reporting systems

Experience in grocery industry or FMCG

Positive attitude

Full driver's license

Data handling skills

Job description

Overview

LOCATION — London Area

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are keen to connect with sales talent who may be interested in joining our team as a field-based sales representative. As a sales representative you will be responsible for maximizing sales within your territory and making sure our products are at the forefront for independent retailers.

What will you be responsible for?

• Sales and Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent retailers, championing Scandinavian Tobacco's products to exceed sales goals.
• Product Mastery: Become an expert on the product portfolio, conducting engaging demonstrations and training sessions to build retailer confidence.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on market trends and competitor actions, sharing valuable insights with management to adapt strategies.
• Territory Excellence: Manage and prioritize the assigned territory effectively, crafting strategic plans to drive growth.
• Efficient Order Processing and Reporting: Ensure smooth order processing and maintain detailed records of sales activities, providing regular reports to the Sales Manager.

What skills and experience will be required?

• Skilled in handling store-level data and familiar with CRM or similar reporting systems.
• Prior experience as a sales consultant in the grocery industry and/or FMCG.
• Background in working at a grocery store with an interest in tobacco.
• Enthusiastic and passionate, with a positive attitude and a fearless approach to market challenges.
• Holds a full driver's license.

What is on offer?

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you would receive a comprehensive compensation package, generous pension scheme as well as a car, private healthcare and your birthday off. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.

Our Hiring Process

As this is a talent pool, your application will be reviewed and if your experience aligns with the role specification and a suitable vacancy arises, you will be contacted by a member of the recruiting team who will explain more about the vacancy and the hiring process.

About Scandinavian Tobacco Group

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.

If you are currently working in STG, please contact us to apply as an internal candidate.