About the Role
We are building a brand-new wholesale field sales team and need commercially sharp, target-driven Business Development Executives to win volume transfer deals in the convenience channel. This role focuses on building relationships, showcasing product benefits, and securing high-volume transfer orders.
Responsibilities
- Represent a major wholesaler, selling transfer orders into symbol convenience stores.
- Establish strong working relationships through weekly store visits.
- Influence store decision-makers.
- Drive product distribution by selling weekly deals.
- Secure volume transfer orders.
- Manage territory with clear targets and expectations.
Requirements
- Experience working directly for a wholesaler selling into convenience retailers.
- Strong van sales experience in the independent retail sector.
- Experience selling into convenience stores.
- Proven track record of hitting or beating targets.
- Confidence negotiating volume agreements.
- Experience securing transfer orders.
- Resilience to handle objections and close deals.
- A competitive mindset.
- A full UK driving licence for at least 12 months.
Skills
- Sales
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Closing Deals
- Commercial Awareness
Location
- North West London
Work Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- £29,000 basic salary + 10% performance bonus (£31,900 OTE)
Benefits
- Company car
- High-visibility launch project
- Potential for contract extension
About the Company
- Smollan values colleagues, providing support, tools, training, and opportunities for success in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Award-Winning Workplace recognized annually since 2015.
- Recognized as UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women, Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting & Professional Services.
- Awarded Happiest Workplace Award.
- Most awarded agency in the industry with multiple FMBE awards.
- Committed to a Sustainable Future with Ecovadis – Silver Award, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications, Cyber Essentials Accreditation, and Partnership with Oblong Trees.
- REL Field Marketing rebranded to Smollan in January 2026, combining local expertise with global scale, insight, and innovation.
- Offers opportunities to build a career as part of an international organization.
