Field Sales Executive

What's the role about?:

Field Sales Executive – Convenience Retail (Fixed Term Contract)

Immediate Start | Field Sales | FMCG | Up to £37,200 per annum OTE

Do you know how to turn a store visit into a sales opportunity?

Have you sold into convenience, wholesale or independent retail before?

If you're an experienced field sales professional who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Smollan is recruiting a team of Sales Executives to support a high-profile 9-week campaign on behalf of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, driving sales across its Ready to Drink alcohol portfolio.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of a defined territory, visiting convenience and independent retailers, securing new orders and increasing distribution.

We're looking for people who can quickly build credibility with store owners, work independently, and make an immediate commercial impact following training.

What's in it for you?

£31,000 annual salary (pro rata for contract duration)

Up to 20% performance bonus (OTE £34,800 annual equivalent)

Company van provided

Monday to Friday working pattern

Opportunity to represent one of the world's most recognised drinks brands

Full product and campaign training delivered at Coca-Cola HQ, Central London

Contract Details

Fixed Term Contract (9th October 2026)

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Territory - South West London and surrounding areas

What You'll Be Doing

Loading your van daily from designated cash & carry locations

Selling Ready to Drink products directly into convenience and independent retailers

Driving product distribution and increasing sales within your territory

Building strong relationships with store owners and decision-makers

Managing credit accounts and handling cash transactions accurately

Delivering against daily call files and performance targets

Ensuring excellent in-store execution and product visibility

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for experienced:

Field Sales Executives

Van Sales Representatives

Territory Sales Representatives

FMCG Sales Professionals

Convenience Retail Sales Specialists

Wholesale Sales Representatives

Essential Requirements

Proven field sales, van sales or FMCG sales experience

Experience selling into convenience, wholesale or independent retail environments

Demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets

Confident working independently and managing your own territory

Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

Experience handling cash and managing credit accounts

Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months

Comfortable selling and handling alcohol products

Please Note

This is a short-term, high-impact sales assignment. We're looking for candidates who can become productive quickly following training and are confident operating independently from day one.

The successful candidate will be commercially driven, highly organised and motivated by achieving results.

If you're an experienced sales professional looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to represent a globally recognised brand, apply today.

More about us:::

At Smollan, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.

Awards

We are an Award-Winning Workplace! We’re proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™ every year since 2015, with additional accolades:

UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (since 2018)

UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (since 2018)

UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development (since 2024)

UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services (2023)

Happiest Workplace Award (WorkL, 2023,2024 & 2025)

We’re also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year titles than any competitor.

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Ecovadis – Silver Award

ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications

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Partnership with Oblong Trees

awards may be listed under our previous name, REL Field Marketing.

Our Rebranding Journey

In January 2026, REL Field Marketing became part of the Smollan brand, marking an exciting next chapter in our journey. With a 30-year heritage and being part of the Smollan network since 2015, this change is about more than a new name - it brings together our strong local expertise with Smollan’s global scale, insight, and innovation. You’ll be working for a business that values its local teams, now supported by global best practices, shared knowledge, and opportunities to build your career as part of a truly international organisation.

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