Careers Centre - REL Field Marketing

Team Leader

Balham
ID
2026-14514
Pay Class
Part Time
Recruiter
Emma Zeini

What's the role about?

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Field Team Leader - Sampling & Brand Experience

Turn great activations into unforgettable brand moments. Lead the team that makes it happen.

If you’ve worked in sampling, promotions, or brand activations and you’re ready to take ownership, coach others, and step into a permanent leadership role, this could be your next move.

 

Package: £16,845 to £18,365/annum OTE + 34p/mile  

Working: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Part time, Perm)

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Territory: Clapham, Dartford, Romford, Chiswick, Islington and surrounds   

 

At Smollan, we don’t just sample products — we create standout brand experiences. We’re now looking for a hands-on Field Team Leader who knows the realities of the field, thrives on people development, and leads from the front.

 

Your Mission: Lead with Passion

Supporting the Regional Field Manager, you will be the "boots on the ground" leader for our Sampling Team across the region.

  • Lead and support a team delivering sampling and brand activation campaigns

  • Coach, train, and onboard Brand Ambassadors and promotional staff

  • Ensure all activations meet brand, compliance, and performance standards

  • Build strong working relationships with Store Managers and retail partners

  • Be present in the field, leading by example

  • Drive team engagement, motivation, and KPI performance

What we are looking for

This is a role for a leader who leads by example. You’ll be a great fit if you have:

  • Experience in sampling, brand activation, promotions, retail, or customer-facing roles

  • Previous experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising staff

  • An enthusiastic mindset that sees opportunities where others see challenges.
  • The ability to manage a flexible 21-hour week, primarily across the busy weekend period.

Ideal (but not essential):

  • Experience in sampling, brand activation or promotional roles
  • Background in FMCG, retail or experiential marketing

In return we will offer you

  • £16,845 per annum + up to £1,520 per annum bonus based on KPIs (up to £18,365 OTE)
  • Great career opportunities
  • A fun working environment where performance and success are fully rewarded
  • Extra benefits include wellness programmes, annual conferences, enhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, Perkbox and Taste Card!

Are you our next investment?  Apply now!

 

 

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.

 

 

More about us...

 

At Smollan, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.

 

Awards

We are an Award-Winning Workplace! We’re proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™* every year since 2015, with additional accolades:

  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women* (since 2018)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing* (since 2018)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development* (since 2024)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services* (2023)
  • Happiest Workplace Award* (WorkL, 2023,2024 & 2025)

We’re also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards* (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year* titles than any competitor.

 

Sustainability*

Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include...

  • Ecovadis – Silver Award
  • ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications
  • Cyber Essentials Accreditation
  • Partnership with Oblong Trees
*awards may be listed under our previous name, REL Field Marketing.
 

Our Rebranding Journey

In January 2026, REL Field Marketing became part of the Smollan brand, marking an exciting next chapter in our journey. With a 30-year heritage and being part of the Smollan network since 2015, this change is about more than a new name - it brings together our strong local expertise with Smollan’s global scale, insight, and innovation. You’ll be working for a business that values its local teams, now supported by global best practices, shared knowledge, and opportunities to build your career as part of a truly international organisation.

 

 

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