Field Sales Executive - On Trade (Maternity Cover) at Thatchers Cider Company

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pro-active, Resilient, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Strong Organisation Skills, Analytical Skills, Numerate, Flexible, IT Literacy

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Thatchers Field Sales Executive: On Trade We have an exciting opportunity here at Thatchers for a Field Sales Executive (maternity cover) who is based in and around South West Wales (Carmarthen/ Llanelli). This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months (with the possibility to become full-time), which will require you to visit on-trade premises and help our customers to sell more cider. We are looking for a motivated and flexible person to increase brand presence of our premium ciders. What will I be doing? In this exciting role, you will: Grow your territory through identifying new opportunities, to increase volume through product distribution within existing and new customers. Enhance customer/consumer engagement through tours, tastings, events, product placement and POS Build relationships with route to market partners and key customers As part of your role, you will occasionally need to undertake overnight stays. What are we looking for? Ideally, you will have experience working in the on-trade/ with on-trade customers, and/or have experience of working in a field sales role. At Thatchers, we empower our people to manage their territory as though it’s their own business. As a Field Sales Executive, you’ll drive awareness of the Thatchers brand in your area, to increasing the distribution and availability of our award-winning premium ciders. Knowledge of the on-trade is preferable. Our team are action-oriented, adaptable, and resourceful and we have delivered success after success in a highly competitive marketplace. We have a thirst for knowledge, a passion for quality cider and a commitment to delighting our customers. What skills do I need? Pro-active Resilient Relationship/rapport building skills Presentation and communication skills Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your time To be analytical and numerate Flexible to meet the needs of the business A good level of IT literacy A full, valid driving license What are the perks? Competitive salary Enhanced bonus structure Comprehensive benefits including company car, IT equipment & pension Discounts in our cider shop & on-site pub, The Railway Inn (after all, you’ll need to know just how good our cider is!) Thatchers training and development programme This is an amazing opportunity to become part of the Thatchers success story and take on an exciting role where no two days are the same. Who are Thatchers Cider? Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots. We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.

Responsibilities

The Field Sales Executive will grow their territory by identifying new opportunities and increasing product distribution among existing and new customers. They will also enhance customer engagement through tours, tastings, events, and product placement.