Job Description

Do you want to work somewhere fulfilling? Are you frustrated with how soul destroying it is to find a job? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - and the best part? You don't need a CV!

We're Pollen - an equal opportunities careers community - and we're proud to be working with an amazing employer in collaboration with an Energy Drink Brand.

About the company:

This company brings together amazing brands, big and small, with retailers and consumers.

They describe themselves as Urban Activators, with deep knowledge of the cities they operate in, from the retailers on the ground to the consumers who shop there. Their Acceleration teams understand exactly where the target audience shops and place products directly in their path.

This is where you come in. They are now looking to hire a

Brand and Sales Assistant

to support making sure the Energy Drink brand gets into the hands of the right people.

Contract:

6 month fixed term contract with the potential to go permanent

Location:

Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield, Cardiff, Liverpool, Newcastle and Reading

Salary:

Circa 30k + 20% bonus opportunity

Start date:

ASAP

Working model:

On the road

Requirements:

You do need a valid driving licence for this role. This role requires you to drive and have access to your own car. A car allowance will be provided to help with associated costs. You'll also need to be a confident driver, comfortable navigating busy areas.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for someone who would enjoy a role that involves growing the distribution and footprint of a brand and doesn't mind opening new doors with prospective customers.

As part of this, you will be:

Taking responsibility for your region and will be tasked with growing distribution and presence from coffee shops, workplaces to cinemas, to anywhere someone can enjoy a food & drink experience. Developing a network of contacts to drive the brand's visibility. Present the brand and category story, highlighting the commercial benefits of stocking the range to a variety of stakeholders. Working with the sales team to meet strategic commercial goals across different channels and products.
Whether you have recently left education, feel overqualified for your current job, or are seeking a complete career change, we welcome all applicants regardless of experience or academic background. If you are excited about being part of an ambitious, people-first business, then this job could be a great fit for you.

You will love this job if you:

Know your city inside out, from the best spots to the people who make it unique, and enjoy being in the center of it all Get a kick out of tackling challenges head on and owning the outcome Are curious and adapt easily to new environments and people Naturally step up, speak out and don't shy away from the unknown, whether that's asking questions or starting conversations with someone new Are a driven self starter who loves the freedom to work independently

What's great about the company:

They encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This is a brand that is about giving you freedom, a real lifestyle role developed to encourage creativity and personal development. No day at Foster is the same. Their team embraces the values that define them; progressive, energising and compelling.

Application process:

Please head to the Pollen site to apply!

https://www.pollencareers.co.uk/get-started

After that you'll get access to our exclusive jobs board with instructions for next steps.

We don't use CVs or cover letters as part of our processes; instead we invite all applicants to complete a short skills challenge which relates to the job you'll be doing. Our processes are designed to be quick and fun - this is all about finding the right match on both sides.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

At Pollen, we are revolutionising the hiring process for entry-level job seekers. We make every effort to remove biases, ensure complete transparency and provide every applicant with a positive experience.

Please note that we do not screen CVs or covering letters as part of your application. To be considered, you will need to complete the sign-up quiz on the Pollen site:

https://www.pollencareers.co.uk/get-started

From there you'll receive instructions for next steps.

We will provide feedback to every candidate that applies, and if this job isn't right for you, we'll do our best to help you find one that is.

Pollen x

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 12/05/2025