National Field Sales Manager – Heineken UK
Location: Manchester (Territories covered by position, Leicestershire, Warrington, Liverpool, Newcastle, Lancashire, Sheffield, Hull, Lincolnshire, Manchester, Staffordshire, Sunderland, & Birmingham). Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum plus 10% discretionary bonus. Contract: Permanent Full Time. Base location: Ideal base location.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and inspire a high‑performing team of Field Sales Executives to deliver regional sales KPIs.
* Deliver outstanding execution of Heineken UK plans through the team.
* Conduct field visits, performance appraisals, and development days.
* Collaborate with stakeholders at Heineken UK and Acosta to align on strategy and execution.
* Analyse KPIs and field data to optimise regional performance and identify growth opportunities.
* Recruit and retain high‑performing Sales professionals, ensuring minimal disruption to the business.
* Implement regional operational plans that support sales growth and team development.
* Control regional budgets, costs and ensure efficient use of resources.
* Contribute insight and feedback to drive innovation and new business opportunities.
* Willingness to travel extensively across the region.
Qualifications
* Experience in FMCG, retail or field sales management, leading and guiding a team to exceed targets.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships and credibility across the organisation and within the client base.
* Confident in coaching, performance management and stakeholder engagement.
* Commercially aware with the ability to analyse and adapt sales plans.
* Organised and IT proficient (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
* Full UK Manual driving licence.
Benefits
* Flexible Working Options – fully field based with personal diary management.
* Comprehensive Healthcare – medical, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous Pension Plan – growing contributions as service increases.
* Paid Time Off – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Paid Volunteering Day – make a difference in the community.
* Career Development – access to Acosta University and internal promotion programmes.
* Company Tools – state‑of‑the‑art technology including laptop and mobile phone.
* Inclusive Culture – supportive, diverse, values‑driven environment.
* Employee Engagement – social events, recognition programmes and wellness initiatives.
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