Field Sales Executive

  • Detail 2 Limited
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Field Sales Executive - FMCG - Midlands / East Anglia - £46,000

About the company

Our client is a growing FMCG business operating within the convenience retail sector across the UK. Supplying a broad portfolio of consumer products to independent retailers, symbol groups, and forecourt operators, the business has built a strong reputation for customer service, product availability, and long-term client partnerships.

Following continued growth across the Midlands and East Anglia, they are now looking to appoint a Field Sales Executive to manage and develop an established territory. This role offers a strong blend of account management and new business development, with a particular focus on growing existing customer relationships, increasing product penetration, and identifying new commercial opportunities within the region.

The company offers a supportive and collaborative sales environment, structured onboarding, ongoing development, and clear progression opportunities for high-performing individuals.

The successful candidate required a full, clean UK driving licence.

Territory Coverage:

The territory spans East and West Midlands and East Anglia, with key locations including Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Northampton, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. Candidates should ideally live within the territory.

Field Sales Executive - The Details
  • £28,000 basic salary
  • Realistic OTE £46,000 - Uncapped
  • Hybrid car + fuel card
  • Fantastic progression opportunities
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Various perks and benefits
Field Sales Executive - Responsibilities & Requirements
  • Manage and execute a structured territory journey plan
  • Build strong relationships with store owners, managers, buyers, and regional stakeholders
  • Drive sales growth through NPD launches, promotional activity, and seasonal ranges
  • Negotiate range, volume, and visibility agreements while protecting commercial margins
  • Identify and convert new business opportunities within the territory
  • Collaborate with marketing, category, and operations teams to support in-store execution
  • Maintain accurate CRM reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking
  • Will ideally have experience within FMCG or Retail
  • Experience selling into convenience, wholesale, foodservice, or independent retail channels preferred
  • Proven track record of growing existing accounts year-on-year
  • Strong negotiation and commercial skills
  • Highly organised and capable of managing a territory autonomously
  • Comfortable using CRM systems and maintaining reporting discipline
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the territory
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