Field Sales Executive

Field Sales Executive - Birmingham and Leicester area covering Cash and Carry and Independent retailers.
£21,000 - £24,500 Per annum.

Business mileage is payable at 30p per mile.

The successful candidate will need to drive and have their own vehicle and provide business insurance (IF APPLICABLE)

Instore is at the heart of 5,000 retailers every week, working with many of the top brands in grocery, convenience and high street locations – as well as garden centres, independents and travel points such as airports and train stations. With national coverage, we’re only ever a stone’s throw away from where you need us to be.

About the role

Do you want to join the best in service Instore sales team on behalf of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, a major player in the world of sports nutrition, with sales in over 130 countries globally? This could be your opportunity to represent award-winning, iconic brands including Optimum Nutrition, BSN and Nutramino! If so you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing strong customer relationships within your territory to identify and unlock incremental revenue opportunities to drive sales & distribution targets and KPI’s.
• Deliver commercial sales opportunities and growth throughout your sales territory.
• Maximise brand presence within the trade in your sales territory leading sales conversations.
• Lead and facilitate Glanbia category & brand training with key customers
• Support key customers in the re-merchandising of planograms where required. Maintaining brand visual and operational excellence in compliance
• Develop a high performing field mentality to deliver on all KPIs
• Maintain an expert understanding of client’s business and products to aid successful selling
• Fully understand the clients Retail landscape to allow for competitor advantage and seasonal opportunities to be delivered

The successful candidate will need to drive and have their own vehicle and provide business insurance (IF APPLICABLE)

And will be covering Dhamecha depots and Independent retailers within that area

What we can offer you

As well as full induction and training and ongoing development opportunities you’ll also get access to:

• Holiday Pay, Contributory Pension Scheme, Health Shield Care Plan
• Access to our Colleague Assistance Programme, Hardship fund and access to Mental Health Allies
• Refer a friend scheme, share save scheme and more!

About you

Ideally you’ll have previous experience within a relevant sales or retail environment or have brand ambassador experience within FMCG/Consumer goods markets. Regardless of previous experience you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• Energy, drive, determination, and passion to deliver excellent service to clients and customers
• Sales focus, with the ability to lead sales conversations, close deals and convert sales opportunities.
• Excellent, engaging communication & presentation skills with the ability to influence and implement change
• Strong relationship building skills and previous experience delivering against targets and KPIs
• Strong organisational, planning skills and analytical skills
• Ability to document ideas and actions to drive performance from business plans

About us

Part of Smiths News PLC the UK’s largest news wholesaler Instore support clients every day with Field Marketing, Field Sales and Auditing to some of the UK’s leading retailers. We’re proud to deliver 98% customer satisfaction.

Inclusion and diversity are really important to us. Through our Everyone In initiative, we are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles! If you want to find out more visit our website!