Sales executive

Job Description

Thirsty for a change? Join our growing team at CPM as a Sales Executive working in the Convenience, Wholesale and Foodservice Channel representing Suntory’s iconic brands such as Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Ribena and alcoholic ready‑to‑drink brands. Salary £27,040 plus 10% bonus, company van, fuel card, tablet, and mobile phone.

Location & Territory

Ideal location: Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE10.

Territory covering: Byker, Jarrow, Newcastle, Team Valley and surrounding areas.

What will you be doing?

Calling on retailers such as Premier, Londis, Spar, Best One and other independent retailers; wholesale depots such as Bestway, and food‑service sites from gyms to universities. Own your territory and drive profitable growth, speaking with key decision makers using a blended contact strategy of face‑to‑face, virtual and digital interactions, all supported by data. Over 90% of the stores already stock some of our products, so your role is to use your persuasive skills to sell additional products, expand the range stocked, merchandise, and increase visibility to maximise the store’s sales potential.

Qualifications

• You love making a sale and dealing with a variety of people.
• You have FMCG or sales experience in retail and would love to be the face of iconic brands.
• You relish the opportunity to take ownership of your own territory and deliver consistent results for the client.
• You enjoy achieving, making an impact, and like to maximise every opportunity.
• You have strong communication skills and relationship‑building skills, both face‑to‑face and across digital platforms.
• You would love to work for a company that really values the contribution you can bring and offers you development opportunities to challenge yourself and be your best.
• You have a drivers licence that enables you to drive in the UK.

Benefits

• Salary: £27,040 plus 10% bonus.
• Pension plan.
• Holiday package: 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to 25.
• Company vehicle.
• Life assurance: 1× life assurance.
• Peppy: confidential access to expert health support.
• DIGICARE+ App: second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling and nutritionist advice.

Company Culture

We are proud to foster an inclusive work environment that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals, believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.