Acosta Europe

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Acosta Europe
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Striker (Field Sales Representative) Location: Field Based Salary: Competitive + 12% Performance Related Bonus Equipment Provided : Company Van, Fuel Card and Mobile Phone About Us: Acosta Europe is a leader in sales and marketing solutions, partnering with some of the world's biggest brands. We provide a diverse and supportive environment where you can develop your career while contributing to the success of the brands we represent. With a focus on results, innovation, and collaboration, Acosta Europe helps employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. About the Role: The main purpose of this role is to drive sales for Red Bull through availability and visibility at the point of purchase, in convenience stores and newsagents. You will build relationships with shop owners and managers, ensuring stores are stocked with Red Bull products and that these are prominently displayed to maximise brand awareness and increase sales. Key Responsibilities: Develop strong relationships with shop owners and managers in your region. Personally deliver stock to retailers and maintain product availability. Regularly visit stores to ensure shelves are stocked and displays are optimised. Meet sales targets and visibility goals by managing stock and placement effectively. Negotiate for better shelf and fridge space and maintain incremental displays. Promote brand awareness through education on new products and in-store activations. Create excitement with Point of Sale (POS) materials and other in-store marketing initiatives Conduct audits and ensure that promotional activities are executed correctly. Provide feedback on market trends and competitor activity to improve sales performance Ensure compliance with pricing, product availability and promotional standards. Manage your journey plans efficiently to optimise time and travel. Report on sales data, stock levels and in-store activity. Attend monthly team meetings to share updates, insights and feedback. What We're Looking For: Confident communicator with excellent people skills. Commercially aware with strong selling and negotiation ability. Target-driven with great time management. Self-motivated, organised and resourceful. IT literate with a full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience: Previous experience in retail, FMCG or field sales. What We Offer: Competitive salary with performance bonuses Ongoing support and training to help you grow A dynamic, independent role representing a world-class brand Company van, tech and expenses package Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe? Apply now and be part of a dynamic, results-driven team!
Acosta Europe
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Striker (Field Sales Representative) Location: Field Based Salary: Competitive + 12% Performance Related Bonus Equipment Provided : Company Van, Fuel Card and Mobile Phone About Us: Acosta Europe is a leader in sales and marketing solutions, partnering with some of the world's biggest brands. We provide a diverse and supportive environment where you can develop your career while contributing to the success of the brands we represent. With a focus on results, innovation, and collaboration, Acosta Europe helps employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. About the Role: The main purpose of this role is to drive sales for Red Bull through availability and visibility at the point of purchase, in convenience stores and newsagents. You will build relationships with shop owners and managers, ensuring stores are stocked with Red Bull products and that these are prominently displayed to maximise brand awareness and increase sales. Key Responsibilities: Develop strong relationships with shop owners and managers in your region. Personally deliver stock to retailers and maintain product availability. Regularly visit stores to ensure shelves are stocked and displays are optimised. Meet sales targets and visibility goals by managing stock and placement effectively. Negotiate for better shelf and fridge space and maintain incremental displays. Promote brand awareness through education on new products and in-store activations. Create excitement with Point of Sale (POS) materials and other in-store marketing initiatives Conduct audits and ensure that promotional activities are executed correctly. Provide feedback on market trends and competitor activity to improve sales performance Ensure compliance with pricing, product availability and promotional standards. Manage your journey plans efficiently to optimise time and travel. Report on sales data, stock levels and in-store activity. Attend monthly team meetings to share updates, insights and feedback. What We're Looking For: Confident communicator with excellent people skills. Commercially aware with strong selling and negotiation ability. Target-driven with great time management. Self-motivated, organised and resourceful. IT literate with a full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience: Previous experience in retail, FMCG or field sales. What We Offer: Competitive salary with performance bonuses Ongoing support and training to help you grow A dynamic, independent role representing a world-class brand Company van, tech and expenses package Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe? Apply now and be part of a dynamic, results-driven team!
Acosta Europe Norwich, Norfolk
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Key Account Representative About Us: At Acosta Europe, we help some of the biggest brands in the world grow in-store presence and sales through innovative, insight-led field marketing solutions. We're now looking for a driven Key Account Representative to join our field team and represent key clients across major retail stores. If you thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous role and want to make an immediate impact on sales, this could be the opportunity for you. About the Role: As a Key Account Representative, you'll visit stores in a defined territory, ensuring our clients' products are fully available, visible and compliant at the point of purchase. Using real-time data and insights, you'll prioritise store visits, negotiate extra space and displays and build strong relationships with retail teams, to increase brand presence and drive incremental sales. Key Responsibilities: Conduct store visits aligned to client KPIs and complete interventions that directly impact sales. Achieve promotional compliance, support new product launches and defend key SKU space. Negotiate and implement additional displays and off-shelf opportunities. Accurately record all in-store activity, capturing high-quality photos and clear reporting. Utilise data and digital tools to drive in-store actions and dynamically adjust your journey plan. Build strong working relationships with store managers and key retail stakeholders. Provide insightful feedback on competitor activity, retail trends and store-level systems. Maintain and manage point-of-sale (POS) stock and ensure readiness for all client promotional cycles. What We're Looking For: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build store-level rapport. Target-driven and highly organised, with good time management. Confident and self-motivated with a proactive mindset. IT literate with sound administrative and reporting skills. Full valid driving licence (essential due to travel requirements). Desirable Experience: Previous experience in retail, FMCG, field sales or merchandising. What We Offer: Competitive salary and company car Flexible, field-based working environment Tools of the trade, including mobile technology 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance and pension Access to Acosta University for ongoing learning and development Opportunity to work with globally recognised brands across top retailers If you're driven by results and passionate about delivering outstanding client service, apply now to join Acosta Europe and elevate your career to new heights.
Acosta Europe
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Field Sales Executive About Us: Acosta Europe is a people-centric company with a progressive approach to business. As one of the largest sales and marketing agencies in the world, we are dedicated to driving growth for our clients and providing an exceptional service. Our colleagues are passionate, innovative and committed to excellence. About The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Field Sales Executive to join our Grocery team. In this role, you will drive brand visibility and availability in major multiple retailers within a defined territory, maximising brand awareness and sales performance through effective in-store execution and insight-led decision making. Key Responsibilities: Visit stores daily as per journey plan to deliver client KPIs. Execute impactful in-store interventions to drive incremental sales. Build relationships with store teams and negotiate extra space and displays. Ensure promotional activity is executed and audited accurately. Maintain strong compliance across all product launches and promotions. Accurately capture data and report store activity through 360. Deliver valuable feedback on competitor activity and market insights. Use sales data and alerts to take proactive actions in store. What We're Looking For: Educated to GCSE level in English and maths. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability wot build rapport with key clients. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in using 360 and Microsoft Office. An understanding of in-store systems and promotional execution. Desirable Experience: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Previous experience in retail, FMCG, or field sales. Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe? Apply now and be part of a dynamic, results-driven team!
Acosta Europe
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Regional Sales Manager About the role: The Regional Sales Manager works in conjunction with the National Sales Manager and a syndicate of eight categories within the Nestle in market model (NIM). The role involves providing input into the sales plans for the Account, by adding value and driving commercial development initiatives. Responsibilities also include the execution of agreed category sales plans and to achieve predetermined KPIs, through the effective leadership of the category sales plan and team. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: KPIs Employ the appropriate team and talent to ensure continuous delivery of Nestle category sales plan. Achieve KPIs within the current reginal Field Sales budget. Implement instore interventions and work with the National Sales Manager to revise category sales plans. Draw on personal knowledge, experience and best practice from other areas of the business, to exceed as an expert in your region. Prepare for and hold monthly meetings to ensure performance against all KPIs. Drive an activity plan with your region to drive performance. Effectively brief the regional team for success, e.g. point of sale materials etc. Execute league tables, case studies, additional incentives and newsletters provided. to encourage healthy competition. Effective Performance Management Lead and coach direct reports to ensure that the team achieve predetermined KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs). Track, monitor and adapt to market conditions to ensure the achievement of the bonus/KPI payment criteria. Ensure the Nestle and Group business strategy, vision and objectives are understood by all Field Sales Executives and that they are motivated to deliver against them. Coach, develop and train the team, to drive motivation and performance. Ensure clear development plans for all the team are implemented and managed based on KPIs, performance and values, and that these align with annual appraisal process and 1-2-1 discussions. Ensure that vacancies are actioned by the relevant person in a timely manner, resulting in minimum loss of coverage. Create an on-going plan for reducing disruption and cover for any vacancies. Identify the talent pipeline to create future leaders. Recruit against up-to-date job descriptions to bring the best people into the business. Hold monthly team meetings that are compelling and motivating to drive performance and retention, including training sessions on key identified areas for the forthcoming period. Host agreed Field development days/audits with your team to further identify training and their development needs. Team Leadership Carry out individual performance appraisals and implement personal development plans. Motivate the team to maximise their potential for themselves and Nestle. Conduct individual development days and coaching sessions in the Field, to improve performance. Ensure that each Field Sales Executive clearly understands their job role and key result areas. Stakeholder Management Build key relationships with relevant stakeholders within Nestle that are part of the reginal contact plan. Attend and give regional input at reviews and business development meetings with Nestle contacts when required. Work with the National Sales Manager to ensure an understanding of the client's business goals, challenges and budgets to seek out opportunities, creating a sustainable partnership approach. Develop relationships during client visits to gain greater understanding of the business and to identify additional opportunities to grow business. Work with the National Sales Manager to develop regional operational plans to find opportunities to grow relationships, sales and talent pipeline. Reporting / Insight / Evaluation Drive outstanding performance and solutions through actionable insight of the region. Analyse results and KPIs, offering substantiation of performance and implement appropriate changes to operational plans for future improvements. Identify gaps and implement appropriate changes to operational plans to drive increased performance, revenue and contribution margin. Evaluate all available data (Power Bi reports etc.) to provide relevant actionable insight to Field Sales Executives, to drive regional and individual KPI achievement. Analyse and provide Field insight to the National Sales Manager for any future opportunities or challenges, to drive continuous improvements, including Flexforce involvement. Communications Attend meetings with the national Field team when required, to discuss and provide input into and share updates on your regional performance. Contribute to company initiatives as appropriate. Communicate Group values and beliefs to your team ensuring all relevant information is clearly understood. Effectively communicate all Group messages to your regional team and to your line manager. Ensure best practice is shared across the Group via internal meetings. New Business Keep abreast of trends, news and information concerning the industry and market. Participate in high-profile store visits with Nestle to maximise future opportunities. Provide regular written, verbal and electronic communication to your line manager of all identified areas of feedback or opportunities. Data Recording & Reporting Regularly analyse regional performance and production of weekly and monthly reports, as agreed with your line manager. Regularly analyse regional team performance to ensure all data recording and reporting is accurate and to the standard required. Coach colleagues where improvement is required. Compliance Ensure that all Field Sales Executives complete retailer accreditation schemes and GDPR tests. Ensure that all Field Sales Executives have a full understanding of each retailers' expected standards of performance and conduct within stores. Technical Ensure a comprehensive understanding for self and the regional team of 360 script and tablet/phone operation, to optimise data capture. Ensure the execution of rapid response and data alert interventions to drive team performance. Financials Control all regional budgets, managing costs ensuring no budget overspend. Provide input to budget reconciliation and forecasting processes each month with the National Sales Manager as appropriate. Administration Validate Field results by carrying out the specified number of audits required by the regional Field audit procedure. Other Requirements: Maintain awareness of and always follow company policies and procedures. Take personal responsibility to comply with health & safety regulations. Take responsibility for your own personal development and ensure all mandatory training is completed on time. Ensure your team is up to date with Acosta University and Continuum training. Adhere to all General Data Protection Regulations and policies (GDPR). Manage MIS development, roll out of new equipment or/& software development programmes. Ability to undertake significant travel. Essential Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, able to interact and influence at all levels. Good organisational and planning skills. IT literate, proficient in the use of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Team leadership and budgetary skills. Commercial awareness. Ability to evaluate and adapt category sales plans as required. Ability to manage poor performance issues with the team. Conflict management and resolution skills. Highly Desirable Experience: Previous retail, FMCG and/or sales experience desirable but not essential.
Acosta Europe Worthing, Sussex
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Field Sales Executive About Us: Acosta Europe is a people-centric company with a progressive approach to business. As one of the largest sales and marketing agencies in the world, we are dedicated to driving growth for our clients and providing an exceptional service. Our colleagues are passionate, innovative and committed to excellence. About The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Field Sales Executive to join our Grocery team. In this role, you will drive brand visibility and availability in major multiple retailers within a defined territory, maximising brand awareness and sales performance through effective in-store execution and insight-led decision making. Key Responsibilities: Visit stores daily as per journey plan to deliver client KPIs. Execute impactful in-store interventions to drive incremental sales. Build relationships with store teams and negotiate extra space and displays. Ensure promotional activity is executed and audited accurately. Maintain strong compliance across all product launches and promotions. Accurately capture data and report store activity through 360. Deliver valuable feedback on competitor activity and market insights. Use sales data and alerts to take proactive actions in store. What We're Looking For: Educated to GCSE level in English and maths. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability wot build rapport with key clients. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in using 360 and Microsoft Office. An understanding of in-store systems and promotional execution. Desirable Experience: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Previous experience in retail, FMCG, or field sales. Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe? Apply now and be part of a dynamic, results-driven team!
Acosta Europe Knaphill, Surrey
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Your next career starts with Acosta Europe. Acosta Europe is an exceptional business that cares about its people. We are part of one of the largest Sales and Marketing agencies in the world and are currently seeking an experienced Insight Manage r to join our well established and industry leading team. If you can bring the passion for Insights and have the enthusiasm to succeed, we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in an engaging and rewarding environment, where no two days are ever the same! Reporting to the Data and Insights Director, the Insight Manager plays a pivotal role in managing and developing the Insights Team to deliver consistently high levels of actionable insight, delivering added value to our clients. The Insight Manager is responsible for leading the development of the data-led actionable insight, visualisation of analysis and reporting, development of relevant analytical capability, presenting and preparing client presentations, and client reviews, as well as training and mentoring members of the Insight team. Role Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Managing the team of 3 Analysts in the delivery of added value, actionable insight, and analysis. Leading the team in preparing and delivering data driven results and client and internal presentations. Owning the direction and results for client reviews. Leading the development of analytical capability and compelling actionable insight by combining pre-existing and new data sources. Responsible for highlighting and communicating business opportunity to influence incremental sales. Leading analytical deliverables on promotional performance and compliance, in-store interventions and NPD analysis. Providing insights and recommendations on how to strategically allocate field team resources by region. Responsible for overlaying relevant industry developments to external contacts, keeping abreast of trends and information concerning the industry and market, and keeping the Insight and Account teams up to date with news including competitor, retailer, and industry developments. Responsible for building and maintaining insight specific contact strategy with key contacts within client businesses, and attending regular reviews and business development meetings. Hybrid working with 2 days a week in London and 1 day a week in Woking. Role Requirements: Advanced in PowerPoint Power BI experience/knowledge is highly desirable Proven experience in team leadership and management Proven ability to deliver actionable insight; with excellent problem solving, decision making, conflict management and resolution skills Ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, able to interact and influence at all levels Preferred experience in retail, category and/or FMCG role This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop your commercial skills and achieve your career ambitions in a bold and dynamic business that invests in people. We offer flexibility and real opportunities for personal and professional development. Passion is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage boldness, curiosity, and new ideas. We are motivated to learn, and constantly strive to exceed expectations. We truly care, and that is what makes us exceptional. JOIN THE TEAM Got what it takes? In your application we want to see your personal style what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.