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Out on the road in your company car, you act as the face of Nestlé across your local independent retail network. 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Whether you bring seasoned field sales experience or come from a fast-paced retail or FMCG background with an appetite to step up, your attitude, drive, and organizational discipline are what matter most.\nThis role is ideal for you if you have:\nTenacity & Drive: A disciplined self-starter who relishes a target-driven day and brings genuine enthusiasm to every retailer conversation.\n\nSmart Route & Journey Planning Skills: Practical organizational ability to structure your diary, prioritize high-opportunity accounts, and plan efficient travel routes across the territory.\n\nTeam Player Mindset: Grounded, communication skills with the confidence to collaborate, share tips, and learn alongside an experienced peer group.\n\nStrong Commercial Acumen: Natural persuasion skills with the confidence to advise store owners on profit margins, rate of sale, and product placement.\n\nBackgrounds that thrive here: Experience in field sales, retail management, supermarket merchandising, FMCG, van sales, or customer-facing roles with demonstrable commercial targets.\n\nEssential Requirements: A valid UK manual driving licence (or equivalent)\n\nIdeal candidate base location is within easy commuting reach of BB1, BB2, or BB5.\nWhat's In It For You?\nEarn More\nCompetitive salary of £25,000 - £26,500\n\nUp to 20% performance bonus\n\nOTE of up to £31,800\n\nEnjoy More Freedom\nCompany car and fuel card provided\n\nManage your own territory\n\nMonday-Friday working pattern\n\nNo weekend working\n\nGrow Your Career\nIndustry-leading sales training\n\nOngoing coaching and support\n\nClear progression opportunities within Nestlé and Powerforce\n\nBenefits include\n21 days holiday (+ bank holidays)\nMedicash\nEnhanced maternity, enhanced paternity, and adoption leave\nEnhanced pension & life insurance\nCycle to work scheme\nReferral programme\nPerkbox & Taste Card\nJoin a team where your ideas matter, your results are recognised, and your career can grow.\nApply today and start building your future with Nestlé.\nEarly applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.\nMore about us...\nJoin the Award-Winning Team at Powerforce! At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and an environment where talented, ambitious individuals can thrive. Our success is driven by the outstanding results we achieve and the enduring relationships we build with our customers. Why Join Us? -\nA Great Place to Work: We have been recognised as a \"Great Place to Work\" for eight consecutive years, recently ranking 9th in the UK for Large Organisations.-\nAward-Winning Excellence: As a top agency in our industry, we have secured multiple FMBE awards (The Oscars of Field Marketing), including Agency of the Year and Team of the Year in two of the last three years.-\nValues-Driven Culture: We live by our guiding principles: Make it yours, Build relationships that last, and Strive for growth.-\nInclusion & Belonging: We commit to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves. Start Your Journey Today. If you are looking for a company where individuality is celebrated and your contributions make a real difference, we want to hear from you. 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