Grocery Field Executive

Job Description

Thirsty for a change? Join our growing team as a Grocery Field Executive, working in the FMCG and grocery retail sector to improve in-store execution, availability, distribution and visibility for some of the UK’s leading soft drinks brands from Suntory, such as Lucozade, Ribena, Celsius and -196, an alcoholic ready to drink can.

This is a field-based role focused on grocery retail, where you’ll use sales data and insight to influence Store Managers, improve promotional compliance, secure displays and identify opportunities to increase distribution and store coverage.

£30,121.60 + 10% bonus per annum, company car, tablet and mobile.

Ideal location: East/Central London, United Kingdom, E1

Territory covering: Elephant & Castle, Camden, Shoreditch and surrounding areas

What will you be doing as a Grocery Field Executive?

You’ll manage your own territory, visiting grocery retailers such as ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, working with Store Managers and key decision makers to improve the performance and visibility of our brands.

Your role will focus on:

• Improving product availability and identifying gaps in store
• Increasing distribution and store coverage
• Securing and maintaining promotional compliance
• Gaining additional displays and prominent visibility
• Influencing Store Managers using sales data and insight
• Carrying out interventions across the front and back of store
• Identifying opportunities to improve product performance and execution
• Working towards clear commercial KPIs across your territory

You’ll have a company tablet to access sales data and insights, helping you identify opportunities and have meaningful conversations with Store Managers.

You’ll take ownership of your territory and have the opportunity to make a real impact, while being supported by a friendly and collaborative Field Manager and wider team.

What are we looking for?

We’d love to hear from people who:

• Have grocery or retail experience and understand how stores operate
• Are currently working in grocery and are looking for a role with more regular hours and greater work-life balance
• Enjoy building relationships and influencing people
• Are confident using data and information to identify opportunities
• Are commercially aware and motivated by achieving clear KPIs
• Take ownership, are organised and enjoy working independently
• Have the attitude, energy and willingness to learn to develop in a field-based role

Previous grocery or FMCG/retail experience is valuable, but it isn't essential. We’re also interested in people with strong customer-facing experience who have the right attitude and are keen to learn and develop.

A full driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK is essential.

Why work for us

• Salary: £30,121.60 Plus 10% Bonus.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan.
• Holiday Package: Recoup with 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company vehicle: Enjoy a company vehicle.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1X life assurance.
• Peppy: Confidential access to expert health support across areas like fertility, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
• DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions and expert nutritionist advice.

You will be given access to excellent training and development and the support of your manager. CPM is Gold Investors in People accredited, and we are passionate about giving our people the opportunities and training to grow both themselves and their careers.

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

CPM is an equal opportunities employer. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.