Join Our Team as a Field Sales Executive!
Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate Field Sales Executive to join our dynamic team in South Nottingham and Leicester. With a competitive salary of £25,000-£27,000 plus a 10% performance-related bonus, this is your chance to make a real impact!
About Us
As the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, we serve over 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centers nationwide. Our dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that we deliver excellence every day. Join us and be part of a future filled with exciting opportunities for our customers and colleagues alike!
Your Role
As a Field Sales Executive with Instore, part of Smiths News, you will:
* Drive sales and distribution targets across various accounts.
* Build strong relationships with business owners to unlock new distribution opportunities.
* Identify key accounts with bulk distribution potential.
* Maximize brand presence in your territory.
* Execute a high standard of service and maintain expert knowledge of our client’s products.
* Provide valuable feedback to help shape our retail growth strategy.
* Complete all administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Experience in a sales or retail environment, preferably in FMCG/consumer goods.
* Strong relationship-building abilities and a proven track record in sales.
* Experience in remote field activity and achieving sales targets.
* Strong organizational and planning skills.
* A drive for sales conversions through education and engagement.
* Analytical skills to assess and influence performance.
Key Competencies
We value:
* Energy and enthusiasm for retail.
* Strong people skills and attention to detail.
* An entrepreneurial spirit and resilience.
* A full and clean driving license.
* The ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Working Conditions & Benefits
This is a field-based role with HQ visits and offsite meetings, working from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy a range of benefits, including:
* Laptop and phone for your work needs.
* Group benefits including DIS, Pension, and Health Shield Cash Back Plan.
* 20 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
* A company van/car for your travels.
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career filled with people, pride, and passion, we want to hear from you! Let’s see if we can rely on you to help us deliver excellence. Apply now!