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Field Sales Executive (Van-based) - FMCG Snacks & Confectionery
"Accelerate Your Sales Career with a Trailblazing Opportunity selling into Retail & Convenience Sector!"
28500 + Guaranteed Bonus of 5000 + Additional Bonus + Benefits
Acton, West London (Daily Field Based Role)
Are you an experienced Field Sales Executive seeking a new challenge? Look no further than this exceptional opportunity to drive sales growth for a rapidly expanding FMCG company.
In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead our client's expansion into the vibrant London market, establishing a brand-new sales route from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural tapestry as you forge lasting partnerships with independent & convenience retailers across diverse communities.
Your mission? To introduce their premium snack and confectionery range - including exclusive European imports and a newly launched own-label brand - to a previously untapped market brimming with potential.
Specifically, this is a van-based sales role. So, each day you will start off at our client's Acton site in West London, collecting your stock for the day and your target list/route plan of potential clients. You will then set off to visit your customers, with the aim to sell stock on a new trial or replenishment basis. At the end of the day, you will return to the depot dropping your van off.
Key Responsibilities:
Kickstart a brand-new sales route by cold-calling and winning over independent retailers
Foster long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and rapport-building
Expertly promote the company's products, highlighting unique selling points and upselling opportunities
Van loading and route planning
Seamlessly navigate London's bustling streets, optimising your sales and delivery routes for maximum efficiency
Ensure full compliance with local traffic regulations, including congestion and emission zones
Meticulously handle cash transactions and reconcile sales records with pinpoint accuracy
The Ideal Candidate:
Proven field sales prowess in the FMCG/snacks & confectionery sector, or other FMCG products, ideally with van-based sales experience
Experience selling into the independent retail and convenience or petrol forecourt sector would be particularly advantageous.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and persuasion abilities to captivate customers
Unflappable resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Impeccable organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks with ease
Valid UK driving license and an understanding of navigating around London's streets
Experience in cash handling and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
A genuine passion for building connections with diverse communities
Our client will offer a base salary of 28500 plus an initial guaranteed 5000 in bonus to get you started. You will also receive an additional performance/sales target based bonus plus other benefits.
Don't miss this ground-floor opportunity to join our client's tight-knit, family-oriented team and play a pivotal role in their expansion across London. Embrace the challenge, showcase your talents, and propel your sales career to new heights!
If you're the dynamic, customer-centric professional they're seeking, apply now. Email your CV, quoting reference LX (phone number removed) or call us on (phone number removed).
