Regional Field Lead at REL Field Marketing

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

11600.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Mentorship, Field Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Performance Analytics, KPI Management, Brand Activation, Coaching, Retail Operations

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

What's the role about? Regional Feld Lead - Brand Activations & People Development Salary: £26,480 – £29,000 FTE (pro-rata £10,592 – £11,600 for 14hrs/week) + bonus + expenses, 34p per mile Location: Cambridge, Luton, Norwich, Colchester & surrounding areas Working: 14 hours per week across 2 days (Friday – Sunday) The Opportunity Are you a seasoned leader who thrives on developing people but needs a role that respects your work-life balance? We are seeking a Field Lead to act as the bridge between regional strategy and store-level execution. This isn't just about oversight; it’s about elevating a high-performing team of Brand Ambassadors to deliver world-class experiential marketing. Your Impact As the primary leadership presence across your region, you will: Coach for Excellence: Move beyond "supervision" to active mentorship. You’ll be responsible for the professional growth and performance of our field teams. Drive Store Partnerships: Act as the face of the brand for Store Managers, navigating challenges and ensuring "Gold Standard" activation placement. Quality Assurance: Use your eye for detail to audit brand presence, ensuring every consumer interaction is premium. Performance Analytics: Instill a data-driven culture where KPIs aren't just met—they are exceeded. Who You Are An Experienced Mentor: You have a proven track record of managing teams in the field (Retail, Hospitality, or Field Marketing). Mentorship Skills: Experience in training, developing, and getting the best out of a team. The "Can-Do" Spirit: An enthusiastic mindset that sees opportunities where others see challenges. Reliability: The ability to manage a flexible 14-hour week, primarily across the busy weekend period. Ideal (but not essential): Experience in sampling, brand activation, or promotional roles. Background in FMCG, retail, or experiential marketing. In return we will offer you Competitive Pay: £10,592 per annum + up to £1,008 bonus based on KPIs (£11,600 OTE). Career Growth: Great opportunities for progression within a global agency. Supportive Culture: A fun working environment where performance and success are rewarded. Extra Benefits: Wellness programmes, annual conferences, enhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity/maternity leave, and discounts via Perkbox and Taste Card! Are you our next investment? Apply now! Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date. 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. Sustainability* Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include... Ecovadis – Silver Award ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications Cyber Essentials Accreditation 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.

Responsibilities

Act as the bridge between regional strategy and store execution by leading and mentoring a team of Brand Ambassadors. Responsible for driving store partnerships, auditing brand presence, and ensuring KPIs are exceeded through data-driven performance.