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 and driven Field Sales Executive to join our dynamic team in South Nottingham and Leicester. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us
As the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, we serve over 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centres nationwide. Our dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our customers receive the best service possible. Join us and be part of a future filled with exciting opportunities!
Your Role
As a Field Sales Executive, you will be the driving force behind expanding our retail distribution points. You’ll be selling our client’s products within the Independent Retail Sector, including Convenience, CTN, and Grocery stores. If you have a knack for field sales and a passion for connecting with clients, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities
* Drive sales and distribution targets to meet agreed KPIs across various accounts.
* Build strong customer relationships and identify new distribution opportunities.
* Adopt an entrepreneurial approach to uncover key accounts with bulk distribution potential.
* Maximize brand presence within your sales territory.
* Complete daily calls as per your territory plan.
* Share best practices and keep your Line Manager informed to enhance customer engagement.
* Resolve issues proactively to prevent potential problems.
* Maintain expert knowledge of the client’s business and products.
* Provide quality feedback to drive the client’s business growth strategy.
* Complete all administrative tasks to ensure high standards are met.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you should ideally possess:
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Previous experience in a relevant sales or retail environment, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
* Strong relationship-building skills and a proven track record in sales techniques.
* Experience in remote field activity and achieving sales targets.
* Strong organizational and planning abilities.
* Analytical skills and evidence of sales success.
* A full and clean driving license.
Working Conditions
Your working hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, primarily field-based with occasional HQ visits and offsite meetings. You will enjoy a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, plus a 10% performance-related bonus.
Benefits
* Company laptop and phone.
* Group benefits including DIS, Pension, and Health Shield Cash Back Plan.
* 20 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
* Company van/car for your convenience.
Why Join Us?
A career with us means being part of a team filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to deliver exceptional results, and we’re excited to see what you can bring to the table. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, apply now!