Role:

What will our Field Sales Manager do?

You’ll be responsible for the development of business within the geographical area outlined above, seeking to maximise territory value sales and profit by opening new ‘targeted’ outlets, as well as influencing opportunities in existing outlets to:

Increase depth of core range distribution via Order Delivery
Increase levels of products and other associated group product availability
Increase channels promotional distribution and quality of shelf space supported through placements of stands
Manage nominated local accounts to drive profitable volume
Use technology to drive efficient territory coverage; utilising the new World of Sweets App/Website or telesales team where appropriate
You will deliver this by managing your time effectively, combining face to face customer visits including the taking of orders and telesales whilst primarily promoting the conversion to self-serve via the WoS App/Website. We are equally looking to further expand all of our geographical areas, so it will be critical that individuals continually seek out new business opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who have experience of working within a similar field-based role, ideally within an FMCG setting, however this is not essential. You must however have a love for sales, driving new business and building lasting relationships with your customers.

The role is hands on and will see you managing your time between our customers sites for the majority of your week as well as being effective in your time management to give the best service possible to your customers.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your sales career and want the chance to join a well-established business; if you get a buzz out of selling and want an achievable commission structure, then this could be the role for you. Please note this role requires regular travel by car so individuals must be able to drive. A company car will be provided.

Benefits:

We have a relaxed culture with a truly fantastic mix of people and skills. On top of salary and pension, there is the ability to top up your salary with commission, a car allowance and life assurance. On top of that is a number of regularly reviewed benefits including access to not one but two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family (which include free doctors appointments and access to mental health professionals), a cycle2work scheme, discounts for a variety of different retailers and fitness/leisure outlets, regular inhouse training which allows us to further educate our colleague around subjects such as mental health and the menopause.

We also offer our colleagues the chance to study towards relevant qualifications which includes courses via the apprenticeship route.

Oh, and there’s sweets a plenty…..truly tempting treats!!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, World of Sweets is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join World of Sweets.