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Field Sales Representative

Acosta UK·Cornwall, South West·Posted 1 week ago
🟢 Permanent💰 £29k/year
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Striker (Field Sales Representative)

Sell an Iconic Brand. Own your territory. Win the day with Acosta Europe AND Red Bull Impulse.

Client: Red Bull – Impulse

Role: Field Sales Representative known internally as a Striker

Location: St Austell, Cornwall – Field Based

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,796.00 per annum + 12% Performance Bonus, plus Company Vehicle, Fuel Card & Tech Provided

This isn't just another field sales role. This is your chance to represent one of the most powerful brands in the world — Red Bull — and turn ambition into visible results, every single day.

At Acosta Europe, we partner with world-class brands and give driven people the tools, trust and autonomy to outperform. As a Field Sales Representative in our Impulse team, you won't be stuck behind a desk — you'll be on the front line, building relationships, driving availability, and influencing decisions where it really matters: in stores.

The Mission of a Field Sales Representative

You'll take ownership of your territory and drive sales like it's your own business.

Your focus?

  • Winning prime space
  • Maximising visibility
  • Driving volume
  • Executing flawlessly
  • Beating target

If you thrive on results, love face-to-face selling, and get a buzz from seeing your work translate into growth — you'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing as a Field Sales Representative

  • Owning relationships with key in-store decision makers
  • Influencing range, availability and promotional execution including winning secondary displays and extra shelf space
  • Executing high-impact merchandising and brand activations
  • Using data and insight to prioritise high-value stores
  • Spotting gaps, fixing issues, and maximising every visit
  • Reporting activity accurately and feeding back market insight
  • Competing to be the best — and being rewarded when you are

What we are looking for in our Field Sales Representatives

  • A natural influencer with commercial instincts
  • Target-driven, competitive and resilient
  • Confident talking to anyone — from store staff to manager
  • Organised, self-motivated and happy working independently
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable reporting activity
  • Full UK Manual driving licence

Retail, FMCG or field sales experience is a bonus — not a must. We care most about attitude, hunger and drive.

Why work for Acosta Europe:

  • Flexible Working Options– Freedom, responsibility and real ownership of your patch
  • Comprehensive Healthcare– medical, dental, vision, plus life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Generous Pension Plan– Growing contributions as your service increases helping you plan for the future.
  • Paid Time Off– 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays to recharge.
  • Paid Volunteering Day– Make a difference in your community.
  • Career Development– access to Acosta University and internal promotion programs.
  • Company Tools– Including state of the art technology to ensure you are set up for success, including Laptop and mobile phone.
  • Inclusive Culture– supportive, diverse, and values-driven environment.
  • Employee Engagement– social events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.

This is a role for people who want more than “just a job”. It's for people who want momentum, progression and recognition.

At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.

Ready to make your mark with Acosta Europe and Red Bull?
Apply now and turn your hustle into a standout sales career.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
UK Manual Driving LicenceCommercial InstinctsTerritory Management
Nice-to-have
Retail ExperienceFMCG ExperienceField Sales ExperienceMerchandisingBrand Activation
Soft skills
InfluenceCommercial InstinctsResilienceSelf-motivationIndependenceOrganisationCompetitiveness
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Application advice

5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

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🎯 Highlight your field sales or retail experience prominently as Acosta values commercial instincts and territory ownership

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📊 Quantify your sales achievements: 'Increased Red Bull visibility by 35% across 40 retail outlets'

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🚗 Emphasise your UK Manual driving licence and willingness to travel as this is field-based across Cornwall

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🏆 Showcase your competitive nature and target-beating examples as they specifically seek results-driven individuals

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🤝 Demonstrate relationship-building skills with store managers and decision makers from your previous roles

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  • Secured 85% secondary display compliance across 45 retail outlets, increasing brand visibility and driving 22% volume growth in Q3
  • Built relationships with 30+ store managers to negotiate prime shelf positioning, achieving 95% range availability target
  • Executed 12 brand activation campaigns across Cornwall territory, delivering £45,000 incremental sales revenue

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Acosta Europe's Field Sales Representative role for Red Bull perfectly matches my commercial drive and territory management ambitions. Your emphasis on winning prime shelf space and maximising brand visibility aligns with my proven track record in retail relationship building and merchandising execution.

My background in field-based sales has equipped me with the resilience and competitive edge essential for exceeding targets while working independently. I thrive on the challenge of turning every store visit into measurable growth opportunities.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you use data and insights to prioritise which stores to visit in your territory?
  • Describe your experience with merchandising and securing secondary display space
  • How do you track and report field sales activity and market intelligence?
  • What's your approach to executing brand activations in retail environments?
  • How would you handle territory management across multiple retail outlets?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you exceeded sales targets in a competitive environment
  • Describe a situation where you had to influence a store manager to give you better shelf space
  • How do you stay motivated when working independently in the field?
  • Give an example of when you identified and fixed a gap in product availability
  • Tell me about a time you had to be resilient after facing rejection from a key retailer
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STAR answer examples

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1Question

Tell me about a time you exceeded sales targets in a competitive environment

In my previous role covering 35 convenience stores, I was tasked with achieving 15% growth in a highly competitive energy drinks category. I analysed sales data and identified that weekend footfall peaked between 2-6pm when our competitor dominated the chiller space. I negotiated with store managers to secure eye-level positioning and implemented weekend promotional displays. I also built relationships with weekend staff to ensure consistent stock rotation. This strategic approach resulted in 28% growth over 6 months, making me the top performer in the region and earning a £2,400 performance bonus.
2Question

Describe a situation where you had to influence a store manager to give you better shelf space

A key supermarket manager was reluctant to give us additional shelf space as our competitor had a long-standing relationship. I prepared a presentation showing our brand's 18% growth in similar stores and customer demographic data proving strong local demand. I proposed a 3-month trial with guaranteed minimum sales of £1,200 per month. I also offered to provide free point-of-sale materials and staff training. The manager agreed to the trial, and we exceeded targets by 35% in month one. This success led to permanent expanded shelf space and became a template I used across 8 other locations.

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