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Field Sales Executive - Shopsmart - Kraft Heinz - Exeter
Salary From: £26,500
Salary To: £32,595
Location: Exeter
Category: Field Based
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Field Sales Executive
Sell Iconic Brands. Own your territory. Win the day with Acosta Europe AND Heinz.
Location: Exeter - Field-based (Territory-based role)
Contract: Permanent Full-time role – 37.5 hours a week with start dates from 31/08/2026
Salary: £32,595.00 OTE per annum (Salary made up of £26,500.00 annual base salary Plus £6,095.00 annual commission earning opportunity, paid quarterly based on KPIs) plus Company Car, Fuel Card & Tech Provided
This Isn't Just Another Field Sales Role.
At Acosta Europe, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world's largest sales and marketing agencies, we're committed to driving growth for our clients through innovative thinking, exceptional service, and a passion for excellence. Our teams are energetic, forward-thinking, and united by a shared ambition to deliver outstanding results.
About The Role
We're looking for a driven and enthusiastic Field Sales Executive to represent Heinz across major multiple retailers. In this role, you'll champion brand visibility, maximise in-store execution, and use insights to boost performance across your territory. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love building strong relationships, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact.
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Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily store visits in line with your journey plan to deliver core KPIs
- Create standout in-store displays and interventions that drive incremental sales
- Build strong relationships with store colleagues, securing additional space and impactful displays
- Capture accurate data and report activities through 360
- Provide valuable feedback on competitor behaviour and market trends
- Use sales insights and alerts to take proactive actions in store
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of sales experience to succeed here. We're looking for attitude, energy, and potential.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build quick rapport
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of retail systems and promotional execution processes
As a Field Sales Executive you will need Full Manual UK driving licence, and be
- Confident, self-motivated, and target driven
- Great at building rapport and influencing in-store teams
- Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently
- Happy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment
- IT literate and confident using mobile data capture tools
Previous retail, FMCG, or sales experience is desirable—but not essential. If you're ambitious and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
Why work for Acosta Europe:
- Working Environment: Freedom, responsibility, and real ownership of your patch whilst working with Heinz, a globally recognised and trusted brand
- Comprehensive Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, plus life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous Pension Plan: Growing contributions as your service increases helping you plan for the future.
- Paid Time Off: 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays to recharge.
- Paid Volunteering Day: Make a difference in your community.
- Career Development: access to Acosta University and internal promotion programs.
- Company Tools: Including state of the art technology to ensure you are set up for success, including Laptop and mobile phone.
- Inclusive Culture: supportive, diverse, and values-driven environment.
- Employee Engagement: social events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.


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If you're looking for a role where you can be out in the field, make a visible impact, and build a future in FMCG sales—this is your moment.
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