At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships with key retailers in Hampshire.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG company that values growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, generous leave, and great perks.
- Other info: Field-based role with travel across Hampshire; supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in sales while enjoying a dynamic work 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? We have an exciting opportunity for a target-driven Field Sales Executive to join our industry-leading Field Sales team in Hampshire.
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 the Key Accounts Operations Teams to Independent Retailers 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.
Skills and Experience Required
- 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.
- A supportive team player with an understanding of wider team goals and how you can impact them.
- Proactive, able to manage time and resources effectively; able to use initiative and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
What We Offer
- 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 & share save scheme.
Field Requirements
- This is a field-based role and you will need to travel to your customers' sites across all of Hampshire. Ideally, you should live in Portsmouth, Chichester, Southampton or surrounding areas to make travel easier.
- All candidates must hold a valid full driving licence.
- Adhoc overnight stays may be required.
Everyone belongs in Imperial. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and neurodivergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.
Field Sales Executive - Southampton employer: Imperial Brands PLC
Join a dynamic and inclusive team at Imperial, where your sales expertise will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package including a health and wellbeing scheme, we prioritise employee growth and work-life balance. Our collaborative culture encourages initiative and fosters strong relationships with key accounts, making this an ideal environment for ambitious Field Sales Executives in the vibrant Hampshire region.
