At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships with retailers in a dynamic field role.
- Company: Join a global FMCG leader with a focus on innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, company car, and generous leave.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your sales career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Face-to-face sales experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career with a company that values initiative, collaboration, and growth? Would you like to be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees? We have an exciting opportunity for a target driven Field Sales Executive to join our industry‑leading Field Sales team in Plymouth. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a team that has built long‑standing, trusted relationships with retailers and wholesalers across the region.
As a Field Sales Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our business, representing our brands directly in the field and making a significant impact every day. You will work alongside our Regional Field Sales Executives, providing support as needed, and if you thrive on variety, this role is for you. No two days will be the same: you may introduce new products to independent retailers one day, then strengthen partnerships with key wholesale accounts the next. We invest in our people through unrivalled training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you thrive. If you’re proactive, ambitious, and eager to make the role your own, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with us.
This is a field‑based role; you will need to travel to your customers’ sites and ideally live in Plymouth or surrounding areas to facilitate travel. All candidates must hold a valid full driving licence. Please note: overnight stays will be required when needed.
Principle Accountabilities- Deliver on the business’s KPI’s across Key Accounts, Wholesale and Independent Retailers
- Build an in‑depth knowledge of customer needs and shopper dynamics
- Partner with retail key accounts, independent and wholesale outlets in your area, establishing excellent relationships within your territory through a range of key accounts operations teams and key contacts within wholesalers, having value‑add conversations to sell in new products to meet the customer’s identified needs
- Build customer advocacy for our brands by educating retailers in the market and industry legislation
- Achieve sales, market share, distribution, availability and coverage targets within your defined area and ensure that our trade incentives and activities are put to the best use
- Identify new business opportunities by having an enhanced knowledge of the category and shopper behaviour in‑store
- Previous and/or current face‑to‑face sales experience within an FMCG business
- Experience in building face‑to‑face relationships and selling a product or service to retailers
- Able to set and meet self‑stretching targets
- Excellent communication and people skills, and proven ability to build rapport quickly
- Supportive team player with an understanding of wider team goals and how you can impact them
- Pro‑active, able to manage time and resources effectively and to use your initiative in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
- Annual salary of £38,000 per annum
- 24 % per year bonus opportunity
- Generous pension scheme
- Company car, phone and tablet
- 29 days annual leave in addition to public and bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional holiday
- Other great benefits including a health and wellbeing scheme, discount scheme and share save scheme
Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro‑divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.
Field Sales Executive – Plymouth employer: Imperial Brands PLC
Join a dynamic and inclusive global FMCG leader in Plymouth, where your sales career can flourish in a supportive environment that values initiative and collaboration. With a commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training and mentoring, you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with retailers while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, bonus potential, and a health and wellbeing scheme. Experience a vibrant work culture that celebrates diversity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact every day.
