Field Sales Executive in Street

Overview

Sell iconic brands.

Own your territory.

Field-based sales role covering Bristol and surrounding areas for Heinz, as part of Acosta Europe.

Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with start dates from 31/08/2026.

Salary £32,595.00 OTE per annum (comprising £26,500.00 base salary plus £6,095.00 commission, paid quarterly based on KPIs) and a company car, fuel card, and technology provided.

Acosta Europe is a global sales and marketing agency focused on driving growth for clients through innovative thinking, exceptional service, and a passion for excellence.

This role represents Heinz across major retailers, with a focus on brand visibility and in-store execution.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily store visits in line with your journey plan to deliver core KPIs.
• Create standout in-store displays and interventions that drive incremental sales.
• Build strong relationships with store colleagues, securing additional space and impactful displays.
• Capture accurate data and report activities through a 360-degree system.
• Provide feedback on competitor behaviour and market trends.
• Use sales insights and alerts to take proactive actions in-store.

Qualifications and Skills

• No minimum years of sales experience required; attitude, energy, and potential matter.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build quick rapport.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of retail systems and promotional execution processes.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Confident, self-motivated, and target-driven; strong relationship-building with in-store teams.
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
• IT literacy and comfort using mobile data capture tools.
• Previous retail, FMCG, or sales experience is desirable but not essential.
• Job Details
• Location: Bristol – Field-based, territory role
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Benefits: Company car, fuel card, technology provided
• Why Join Acosta Europe
• Freedom, responsibility, and ownership of your patch while working with Heinz
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension plan with growing contributions over service
• Paid time off: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid volunteering day to contribute to the community
• Career development through Acosta University and internal promotion programs
• Tools and technology to support success (laptop and mobile phone)
• Inclusive, supportive, values-driven culture with employee engagement initiatives

This role targets field-based FMCG sales with potential for progression and recognition within the organization.

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