Seasonal Retail Field Sales Executive - Nestle Grocery

Acosta Sales & Marketing • TRAFFIC • Essex, Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Temporary

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 currently seeking Seasonal Field Sales Executives to represent our partner, Nestlé.

The festive season sees the demand for Nestlé products increase. The Season Field Sales Executives will work with a team who are responsible for raising Nestlé Confectionery brand performance, awareness, and availability across UK retailers. You will act as the face of the brand, carrying out retail store visits within a defined territory, with responsibility for driving brand sales to enhance turnover and market share. The purpose of the role is to gain additional display spaces, maintain and enhance them throughout the season.

The role runs from September to 23rd December and gives you the opportunity to work with our Nestlé Confectionery operation across the top four grocery retailers. We are recruiting nationwide. This is a full-time opportunity whereby you will work 7.5 hours per day between 07:00 and 19:00.

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

Role Details:

A competitive basic salary of circa £26,000 with a bonus scheme
A flexible approach to working
Mobile telephone
Small van provided for transporting marketing material
Enhanced holiday entitlement

As a Field Sales Executive you will:

Build relationships with key retail decision makers (department and store managers)
Identify and implement in store merchandising opportunities to increase brand visibility and availability and ensuring stock levels are maintained
Ensure Nestlé's promotional activity is implemented and that products are on display in the correct location and with good availability

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. You will receive excellent training and enjoy superb benefits including a bonus (subject to performance).

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.

We are looking to recruit for this role immediately for a September 25th start - please send your application without delay.

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