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Field Sales Executive -Leicester & Peterborough Territory (Grocery)
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Field Sales Executive - Leicester & Peterborough Territory (Grocery)
Salary
From: £26,276
To: £30,217.40
Location
Leicester & Peterborough
Category
Field Based
Contract Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Overview
Role: Field Sales Executive
Client: Pladis
Responsibilities
- Represent some of the UK's most loved brands
- Visit major grocery retailers across the territory
- Help drive growth for household favourites such as McVitie's Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes, Hobnobs, Jacob's Crackers, and Penguin Bars
- 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
Daily Tasks
- 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
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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
- Experience working towards targets, KPIs, or performance goals
- Understanding of the grocery retail landscape, including major retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Co-op
Requirements
- 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.
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Career Opportunities
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.
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