Sales Executive

OverviewSales Executive – Field Sales (Convenience)Full time, permanentSalary£30,000 per annum (up to £36,000/annum OTE) + van and fuel cardWorking37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocationsLondon - Wembley, Harrow, Brent and surroundsSmollan is partnering with Red Star, a fast-growing UK FMCG distributor known for bringing disruptive, high-potential brands to market. This is the start of a brand-new field sales team, created to increase visibility, distribution and sales across the convenience channel.As a Sales Executive, you'll be at the heart of this launch. You'll manage your own territory, represent an exciting portfolio of brands, and report directly into the Red Star client team, giving you exposure, autonomy and the chance to influence results from day one.You'll be calling on independent convenience stores and selected symbol groups, working to a structured call file while also prospecting for new opportunities and filling distribution gaps.What you'll be doing:Building strong, long-lasting relationships with store owners and key decision-makersIncreasing distribution across Red Star's brand portfolioDriving additional sales through effective selling, visibility and rangingManaging your territory and call file to maximise coverage and impactProspecting new stores and identifying untapped opportunitiesActing as the face of the brands in your area – professional, knowledgeable, and trustedWhy join our team?Be part of a newly launched sales team with real momentumWork directly with the client, not at arm's lengthRepresent exciting, growth-focused FMCG brandsGenuine opportunity to prove yourself and grow with the accountAutonomy, responsibility and visibility from day oneSupport from Smollan – a global retail solutions business with 90+ years' heritageUp to £36k/annum On Target Earnings (£30k/annum + up to 20% KPI bonus) + company van with fuel cardWhat we're looking for:A full UK driving licence for at least 12 monthsPrevious field sales or convenience retail experienceConfidence building relationships and selling face-to-faceComfortable managing a territory and working independentlyA proactive approach to prospecting and problem-solvingAmbition to grow, develop and be part of something being builtJ-18808-Ljbffr