Sales Executive

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Smollan is seeking a Sales Executive for a high energy 12 week fixed term campaign representing Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, driving a van and selling RTD beverages into convenience and independent retailers across the Midlands. This hands on, fast paced role has clear daily targets and involves cash handling and managing credit accounts. It offers £29,000 base plus up to 20% bonus (£34,800 OTE), 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, and training at Coca-Cola HQ in London on July 20 and 21. Key requirements: proven field or van sales experience, experience selling into convenience or wholesale, full UK driving licence, comfortable selling alcohol, and the ability to work independently. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete wins in distribution and in-store visibility, highlight relationship building and KPI attainment, and indicate readiness to hit the road and start with training.

What's the role about?

Sales Executive - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Know how to turn a van full of stock into serious sales?Love the buzz of being out on the road, building relationships and closing deals every day?

Full time, Fixed Term Contract (12 weeks)

Salary: £29,000/annum + up to 20% bonus (OTE £34,800/annum) + caddy sized vanHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with some flex on days/times)Training: 20th & 21st July at Coca-Cola HQ, Central LondonLocation: MidlandsThis is not sitting behind a desk sending emails.Smollan are looking for Sales Executives to join a new team for a high-profile summer campaign representing Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Ready to Drink portfolio. You’ll load up daily, hit the road, and sell directly into convenience and independent retailers across your territory.Fast-moving. Commercial. Hands-on.The kind of role where no two days feel the same and the right people thrive.You’ll be driving distribution, increasing visibility, building relationships and making things happen in-store from the moment you walk through the door.What will you be doing?

• Loading your van daily from cash & carry locations
• Selling RTD products directly into convenience and independent stores
• Managing credit accounts and handling cash payments accurately
• Building strong relationships with store owners and decision makers
• Working through a fixed call file with clear daily targets

Why join us?

• Earn up to 20% bonus based on KPIs upon successful completion of activity
• Represent one of the world’s biggest drinks brands
• High-energy summer campaign with real earning potential
• Training delivered at Coca-Cola HQ in Central London

What are we looking for?

• Previous field sales or van sales experience 
• Experience selling into convenience, wholesale, or independent retail
• Comfortable handling cash and managing credit accounts
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Full UK driving licence for at least 12 months
• Comfortable selling and handling alcohol products

If you’re commercially driven, love being out in trade and know how to turn great relationships into sales results, we want to hear from you.Apply now and make this summer count.

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