Job Description

Join the dynamic team at World of Sweets, the UK's leading confectionery distributor, where we believe that work should be sweet as sugar!

We love sales-oriented individuals whose sweet success will sprinkle a little magic into our vibrant and innovative internal and external customer base. Our growing product range continues to 'treat' our customers day in day out.

Valuing creativity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence, our salaries and unique benefits look to ensure our employees feel valued and inspired. If you're ready to make a sweet impact in the world of confectionery and roll with the best, apply now and help us delight customers everywhere - because here, every day is a candy-coated adventure!

We're looking for a

Field Sales Manager

to join our fantastic Field Sales Team who are based all over the UK. With this role there are achievable targets which could see you earn an

OTE of circa 38,000.

The salary quoted has an additional 999.65 on top for London weighting

You will need to be based within or near to the M25 due to the patch you will cover.

The role is field based and will be responsible for covering customers that are based within or along the M25.

The role is extremely customer orientated, delivering high quality executed plans by demonstrating leading edge market insight within our customer base. All this whilst also being able to develop strong relationships with our external clients. It is also key that there are strong relationships with internal departments to ensure customer needs are met.

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.

Who is the right person for this Field Sales Manager role?

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.

What can we offer you?

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,665.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road