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Field Sales Manager – Premium Soft Drinks – National – Up to £65,000 plus Commission

An exciting opportunity has gone live to work with an established and growing premium soft drink business covering the United Kingdom. This client boasts a fantastic range of products and an exceptional company culture, along with a rapidly growing business.

The Field Sales Manager will be a strategic leader responsible for building, managing, and motivating a high-performing sales team. You will nurture and expand relationships across on-trade and off-trade channels while ensuring operational excellence and productivity. Your focus will be on business growth and performance-led initiatives that deliver measurable results.

This role will be extensive travel and team management, with the HQ being in London.

Field Sales Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Build and develop a talented team of sales professionals through recruitment, training, and mentorship.
• Set clear performance targets and provide continuous coaching to drive individual and team success.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in both on-trade and off-trade channels.
• Collaborate with channel partners to enhance brand visibility and ensure optimal product placement.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aimed at expanding market share and boosting revenue.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze market trends, and adjust strategies to achieve business goals.
• Utilize data-driven insights to drive productivity improvements and identify new growth opportunities.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to sales targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with marketing, logistics, and product development teams to align on initiatives that support sales growth.
• Provide feedback from the field to inform strategic decisions across the business.

The Ideal Field Sales Manager candidate:

• Proven track record in sales management with a strong background in building and growing teams.
• Demonstrable experience in managing relationships within both on-trade and off-trade environments, with experience managing teams in Drinks FMCG being essential.
• Strong focus on business growth and a performance-driven mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, develop strategic plans, and execute them effectively.