Territory Sales Executive - 12-Month FTC (Field-Based)

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is seeking a Business Development Executive for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role is field-based across an assigned territory, visiting independent retailers and wholesalers to grow Lucozade, Ribena, Orangina and other brands.

You will be out in the market, building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering measurable sales results. A drive for commercial success and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building with customers.
• Proactive, resilient and able to take initiative.
• Motivated by objectives and measurable results.
• Able to organise time, visits and priorities.
• Curious about customers, shoppers and the FMCG market.
• Comfortable using digital tools and Microsoft Office.
• Good numerical skills and willing to learn territory finance.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with existing and new customers.
• Grow presence and sales of Suntory brands in your territory.
• Increase distribution, availability and visibility of products.
• Present the right range and launches to customers.
• Execute promotions and improve point-of-sale visibility.
• Develop simple business plans to drive growth.
• Monitor sales performance using data to prioritise work.
• Own territory performance across sales, product mix and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, National Accounts, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Proactive

Resilient

Time management

Numerical skills

Driving licence

Curious about FMCG

Learn quickly

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is seeking a Business Development Executive for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role is field-based across an assigned territory, visiting independent retailers and wholesalers to grow Lucozade, Ribena, Orangina and other brands.

You will be out in the market, building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering measurable sales results. A drive for commercial success and the ability to work independently are essential.