Field Sales Controller – Category Leader

Field Sales Controller – Category Leader

Full-Time 49500 - 60500 Β£ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive field performance and enhance point-of-sale execution across major retail channels.
  • Company: Join a leading FMCG manufacturer with a collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Empowered role with broad responsibilities and excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in maximising ROI and shaping field strategies for iconic brands.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in FMCG field sales leadership and strong data analysis skills.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 Β£ per year.

Epic opportunity to join this category-leading FMCG manufacturer, driving field performance and point-of-sale execution across major retail channels.

With household-name brands, nationwide manufacturing reach, and major growth ambitions, this business combines scale and resource with an agile, collaborative culture.

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this high-impact role acts as the critical bridge between Sales, Trade Marketing, Category, and external field sales agency partners to maximize ROI on in-store execution.

The remit is broad and empowered – from defining annual field strategies across Grocery, Convenience, Wholesale, and Ireland to managing field agency KPIs, tracking EPOS data, and driving NPD distribution and POS compliance.

Background-wise – if you’re an experienced FMCG commercial professional with 5+ years in field sales leadership, agency management, and strong EPOS/data analysis capabilities, we’re going to want to talk to you!

  • FMCG Field sales strategy & agency management
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management

Field Sales Controller – Category Leader employer: Vertex Resourcing

Join a dynamic FMCG manufacturer that champions innovation and collaboration, offering an exciting opportunity for growth as a Field Sales Controller – Category Leader. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values agility, you will thrive in an environment that supports your career ambitions while working with iconic brands across major retail channels. Enjoy the benefits of a nationwide presence and the chance to make a significant impact on field performance and point-of-sale execution.

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Contact Details:

Vertex Resourcing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Field Sales Controller – Category Leader

Field Sales Leadership
Agency Management
EPOS Data Analysis
FMCG Industry Knowledge
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
Point-of-Sale Execution
Retail Channel Strategy