Retail Field Sales Executive – Premier Foods UK Full Time Permanent

Your next career starts with Acosta Europe.

Acosta Europe is an exceptional business that cares about its people. We are part of one of the largest Sales and Marketing agencies in the world and are currently seeking a Field Sales Executive to represent our partner Premier Foods to drive brand awareness and sales of their products.

If you can bring the passion for sales and have the enthusiasm to succeed, we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in an engaging and rewarding environment, where no two days are ever the same!

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies with a portfolio of brands that can be found in 96% of British Households. They operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be the largest sector within the total UK grocery market and have a portfolio of brands which include Bisto, Paxo, Batchelors, Mr Kipling, Homepride and many more.

As a Field Sales Executive for Premier Foods, you will be:

• Carrying out store and depot visits across the top Grocery multiples and multiple and independent depots within a defined territory.
• Maximising brand awareness and communicating new product opportunities, using sales data to drive in store actions.
• Building relationships with key retail decision makers.
• Identifying and implementing in store merchandising opportunities to increase brand visibility and availability and ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure client’s promotional activity is implemented and that products are on display in the correct location and with good availability.
• Providing insightful and actionable market intelligence feedback.

What skills can I expect to develop in this role?

Relationship Building, Product Knowledge, Commercial Awareness, Influencing skills and Negotiation

Who are we looking for?

You will possess demonstrable experience within FMCG, retail or a sales environment, although we will also consider applications from motivated individuals with experience from other sectors. You will be passionate about the amazing brands we market and have the drive and tenacity to succeed.

You must hold a full manual driving licence and be able to travel within a defined territory.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your commercial skills and achieve your career ambitions in a bold and dynamic business that invests in people. We offer flexibility and real opportunities for personal and professional development. You will receive excellent training, a company vehicle, mobile phone, and fuel card, and enjoy superb benefits including a bonus (subject to performance), contributory pension and healthcare plans assurance. Working hours are flexible between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Passion is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage boldness, curiosity, and new ideas. We are motivated to learn, and constantly strive to exceed expectations. We truly care, and that is what makes us exceptional.