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Field Sales Executive -Leicester & Peterborough Territory (Grocery)
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Field Sales Executive - Leicester & Peterborough Territory (Grocery)
Sell Britain's Favourite Brands. Build Your Sales Career with Acosta Group Europe & Pladis.
Client: Pladis
Role: Field Sales Executive
Location: Field-based (Leicester & Peterborough Territory)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £30,217.40 OTE per annum (£26,276 basic salary + £3,941.40 bonus opportunity paid quarterly based on KPI achievement)
Plus: Company Car, Fuel Card, Mobile Phone & Technology Provided
Represent Some of the UK's Most Loved Brands
This isn't just another field sales role. Join Acosta Group Europe and become the face of Pladis, home to some of the world’s most recognisable and best-loved grocery brands including McVitie's, Jaffa Cakes, Digestives, Hobnobs, Rich Tea, Penguin, Club, Flipz and Jacob's. Every day, millions of consumers choose Pladis products, and you'll play a vital role in ensuring these iconic brands stand out in-store, are available for shoppers, and continue to win against the competition. If you're ambitious, people-focused and enjoy being out in the field making things happen, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch or accelerate your FMCG sales career.
About Us
At Acosta Group Europe, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world's leading sales and marketing agencies, we help some of the world's biggest brands grow through exceptional execution, insight and innovation. Our teams are energetic, supportive and driven by results, giving you the tools, training and opportunities needed to build a successful career in field sales.
What is a Field Sales Executive?
As a Field Sales Executive representing Pladis, you'll visit major grocery retailers across your territory, helping drive growth for household favourites such as McVitie's Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs, Jacob's Crackers and Penguin Bars and many more, with over 50 new lines added in 2026. You'll work closely with store teams to:
- Increase product availability
- Secure additional display space
- Deliver impactful promotions
- Influence store decisions
- Identify opportunities to drive sales growth
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Every day is different, giving you the freedom to manage your territory while making a visible impact on some of the UK's most recognised grocery brands.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Visit stores daily in line with your journey plan
- Build strong relationships with store managers and colleagues
- Secure additional display locations and secondary sitings
- Ensure Pladis products are available, visible and shoppable
- Support new product launches, seasonal events and promotional activity
- Merchandise products to maximise visibility and sales performance
- Use sales data and insights to identify growth opportunities
- Report activity accurately using mobile technology and sales systems
- Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback
What Are We Looking For?
You don't need years of experience to succeed. We're looking for people with energy, initiative, resilience and a winning mindset.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
- Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
- Confident using technology and mobile reporting systems
Desirable Experience
Previous experience in retail, customer service, FMCG or sales would be beneficial, particularly if you have experience working towards targets, KPIs or performance goals. An understanding of the grocery retail landscape, including major retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Co-op, would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate. We are ultimately looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong people skills and a genuine desire to develop a successful career in field sales.
Who Are You?
You are a confident, self-motivated individual who enjoys building strong relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll take pride in delivering great results, be commercially minded and naturally curious about what drives sales performance. You'll be proactive in spotting opportunities, taking action to maximise them, and comfortable managing your own workload with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Most importantly, you'll be ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to build a long-term career within the exciting world of FMCG sales.
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Must Have
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Why Join Acosta Europe & Pladis?
- Work With Iconic Brands Represent products shoppers know and love, including McVitie's Digestives, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs, Jacob's, Club and Penguin.
- Own Your Territory Take real responsibility for driving growth across your local stores and building strong retailer partnerships.
- Healthcare Benefits Medical, dental and vision cover, plus Employee Assistance Programme and life insurance.
- Generous Pension Enhanced employer contributions that increase with service.
- Holiday 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Paid Volunteering Day Make a positive difference in your community.
- Career Development Access to Acosta University, structured training and excellent internal progression opportunities.
- Company Car & Technology Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and all the tools you need to succeed.
- Inclusive Culture A supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
- Recognition & Rewards Regular incentives, celebrations and opportunities to be recognised for your achievements.
More Than a Job. A Career with Real Momentum.
Whether you're already working in retail, customer service, merchandising, hospitality or sales, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to join the FMCG industry and represent some of the UK's most famous grocery brands. If you're ready to own your territory, develop your commercial skills and build a successful field sales career with Acosta Group Europe and Pladis, we'd love to hear from you.
So why not, Apply today?
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