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Field Sales Executive
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Field Sales Executive – Convenience Retail (12 Week Fixed Term Contract)
Immediate Start Field Sales | FMCG Up to £37,200 per annum OTE
About the Role
Do you know how to turn a store visit into a sales opportunity? Are you an experienced field sales professional comfortable selling into convenience, wholesale or independent retail?
This fast-paced, high-impact, 12-week campaign supports a high-profile Coca-Cola Europacific Partners initiative, driving sales across the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) alcohol portfolio. You will independently manage a defined territory, securing new orders, increasing distribution, and building credibility with retailers while delivering immediate commercial results after accelerated training.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Territory Coverage: Load your company van from designated cash & carry locations each morning
- In-Store Sales: Promote and sell RTD products directly to convenience and independent retailers
- Distribution Strategy: Drive product availability and sales growth in your assigned territory
- Client Relationships: Build partnerships with store owners and decision-makers
- Credit & Cash Handling: Manage credit accounts and process transactions accurately
- Target Achievement: Hit daily performance targets and ensure strong in-store compliance
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What We Offer
✅ Annual salary (pro-rated): £31,000 ✅ Up to £7,200 performance bonus (OTE equivalent £37,200) ✅ Company van provided ✅ Weekday working hours (Mon–Fri) ✅ Prestige of working for Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most recognised brands ✅ Full product and campaign training delivered at Coca-Cola HQ (Central London) on:
- Tuesday 21 July at Coca-Cola HQ
- Wednesday 22 July at Smollan HQ (Winnersh)
Contract Details
- Fixed Term: 12 weeks
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Territory: South West London and surrounding areas
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Proven field sales, van sales or FMCG sales experience
- Experience selling into convenience stores, independent or wholesale retailers
- Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Ability to work independently to manage a defined territory
- Strong relational skills and influencing ability
- Familiarity with handling cash and managing credit transactions
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
- Comfortable selling alcohol products
Preferred Experience (Not Essential)
- Previous roles as Field Sales Executive, Van Sales Rep or Territory Sales Rep
- FMCG or convenience retail sales specialisation
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Note for Candidates
⦿ This is a short-term assignment—successful applicants must ace training and deliver from Day One. ⦿ Ideal for perienced sales professionals focused on immediate impact and working for a globally recognised brand.
Why Join Us?
Our Values at Smollan
We empower our team with world-class tools, training and growth opportunities in an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Our Achievements
🏆 Winner of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™ every year since 2015 🏆 Recognised as:
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (since 2018)
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (since 2018)
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development (since 2024) 🏆 Winning of Cluster Agency Awards, including Agency of the Year 🌱 Committed to sustainability with Ecovadis Silver Award, ISO 14001/27001 certifications and Cyber Essentials accreditations
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Since January 2026, REL Field Marketing has become part of the Smollan Network. Combining 30+ years heritage with global expertise, we blend local insight with shared innovation.
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