Talent Pool - Sales Representatives, Scotland Area, United Kingdom

Scandinavian Tobacco Group; Bushey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tobacco company seeks a field-based sales representative to maximize sales and maintain strong relationships with independent retailers. Candidates should have experience in sales, preferably in the grocery industry, and a passion for product mastery. Responsibilities include managing the sales territory effectively and staying informed on market trends. Benefits include a comprehensive compensation package, private healthcare, and additional perks like time off for your birthday.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Birthday off

Qualifications

• 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.
• Holds a full driver's license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales and Relationship Building

Product Mastery

Market Insight

Order Processing

Positive Attitude

Job description

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?

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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. 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.

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.

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.