Junior Field Sales Representative – Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
Established over 20 years ago, our client is an international market leader in the FMCG space, currently working with the likes of Tesco & Nisa. As well as environmental sustainability, they pride themselves on their employee well-being, shown through their top of the range office facilities and market-leading benefits package, labelling them as a Global Top Employer for over 10 years.
Following consecutive year-on-year growth, they are now recruiting for their Junior Field Sales Representative programme involving a combination of hands-on experience in the field and structured learning through classes & webinars.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain an understanding of how a global business operates whilst also learning & developing key skills involved in B2B product sales – with a formal qualification earned following the programme's completion. Successful candidates can expect to cover key areas such as sector insight, the mechanics of the sales process, how to build customer relationships, and managing the full sales cycle.
This is a hybrid opportunity for individuals based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Responsibilities
* Complete a range of core learning modules through both in-person & virtual classrooms, workshops, e-learning and coach-led sessions
* Develop a strong understanding of consultative B2B sales & the FMCG space
* Attend client meetings in-person, developing strong relationship building skills
* Gain a strong understanding the product offering, acting as an educator to the client base
* Collect & analyse client data as part of the day-to-day responsibilities as well as a way of developing a further understanding of the clients' needs
* Plan & manage time effectively to conduct all activities to a high standard
* Collaborate with wider teams to ensure success of the department & of the organisation as a whole
The Successful Candidate
* Any background will be considered for this position, including school / college / sixth form leavers
* Must have aspirations to pursue a career in sales
* Experience in a professional environment would be a plus (e.g. part-time working whilst at school/college, summer jobs etc.)
* GCSE Maths & English required
* A full UK driving license is essential
* A strong willingness to learn & work hard
* Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Junior Field Sales Representative Package
* Basic salary: £24,000
* Bonus opportunities
* Company car
* Shares options
* Elevated pension contributions (16%)
* Healthcare options
* Pension options
* Home working set up provided including mobile phone & laptop
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays