About the Role
Smollan is seeking Sales Executives for a high-profile summer campaign representing Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Ready to Drink portfolio. This hands-on, fast-moving role involves selling directly into convenience and independent retailers across your territory, driving distribution, increasing visibility, and building relationships in-store.
Responsibilities
- Load your van daily from cash & carry locations
- Sell RTD products directly into convenience and independent stores
- Manage credit accounts and handle cash payments accurately
- Build strong relationships with store owners and decision makers
- Work through a fixed call file with clear daily targets
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Sales
- Relationship Building
- Influencing
- Cash Handling
- Credit Account Management
Location
- Newcastle
- Sunderland
- Surrounding areas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed Term Contract (12 weeks)
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- £29,000/annum + up to 20% bonus (OTE £34,800/annum)
Benefits
- Up to 20% bonus based on KPIs
- Company van
- Training delivered at Coca-Cola HQ in Central London
- Represent one of the world’s biggest drinks brands
About the Company
- At Smollan, colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment.
- Smollan is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.
- Smollan is an Award-Winning Workplace, recognised as one of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™ every year since 2015.
- Smollan has received additional accolades including UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women, UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing, UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development, UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services, and Happiest Workplace Award.
- Smollan is the most awarded agency in its industry, with multiple FMBE awards and more Agency of the Year titles than any competitor.
- Smollan is committed to a Sustainable Future, holding an Ecovadis – Silver Award, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications, Cyber Essentials Accreditation, and a Partnership with Oblong Trees.
- In January 2026, REL Field Marketing became part of the Smollan brand, combining strong local expertise with Smollan’s global scale, insight, and innovation.
- Smollan values its local teams, supported by global best practices, shared knowledge, and opportunities to build a career as part of an international organisation.
