Trade Development Manager

The Advocate Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage brand is seeking a Trade Development Manager for the Convenience Channel in North East London. The successful candidate will build relationships with convenience retailers, drive sales, and ensure compliance with promotions. Ideal applicants should have sales or retail experience in FMCG, excellent communication skills, and a valid driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Vehicle

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous sales or retail experience - ideally in FMCG or grocery.
• Energetic, proactive, and commercially driven.
• Confident communicator with excellent time-management skills.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with convenience retailers.
• Drive new product distribution and ensure promotional compliance.
• Maximise brand visibility through merchandising and POS execution.
• Partner with distributor teams for successful promotions.
• Track and report field activity to identify opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail experience

Communication skills

Time management

Proactivity

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Trade Development Manager - Convenience Channel

Field-Based - North East London

Monster Energy

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Vehicle + Benefits

Are you ready to energise your career with one of the world's most iconic drinks brands?

The Role

Reporting into the Regional Field Manager, you will:

• Build and nurture relationships with convenience retailers - from store managers to regional decision-makers.
• Drive new product distribution and ensure promotional compliance across your stores.
• Maximise brand visibility through creative in-store merchandising and impactful POS execution.
• Partner with distributor teams to deliver flawless promotional and activation execution.Track, report and analyse field activity to identify opportunities and successes.
• Work autonomously in your territory while collaborating with internal Monster and distributor teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous sales or retail experience - ideally in FMCG or grocery. (You might currently be a convenience/grocery store supervisor, merchandiser, or assistant looking to break into field sales!)
• Energetic, proactive, and commercially driven - you love meeting people and influencing outcomes.
• Confident communicator with excellent time-management skills.
• Comfortable using MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and be willing to travel daily across the Watford-Kent region.

You’ll Stand Out If You Are…

• A natural brand ambassador- passionate, persuasive, and ready to make an impact.
• Resilient, results-focused, and motivated by achieving targets.
• Highly organised, with an eye for detail and in-store execution.
• Comfortable working independently but thrive as part of a wider team.
• Ready to learn, grow, and make your mark in one of the most exciting categories in FMCG.

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