Operations Executive 

Are you a strong collaborator and relationship builder?

Want a role where you can grow and develop?

Full-Time, Permanent 

Salary: £23,130 per annum + annual company bonus 

Working: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Location: Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire - RG41 5TP

You will be working for Smollan to fulfil the role of Operations Executive / Account Executive on our Tactical Team.

As an Operations Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Responding to operational issues in the field via phone and email
• Ensuring the field team have the necessary equipment and information to complete the job
• Liaising with the warehouse/courier and field colleagues regarding delivery of POS (Point of Sale materials)
• Completing monthly grocery reports for business directors
• Completing an activity in store on a monthly basis
• Standard operational administration activities, including:
  • Field brief and survey writing for approval of the project manager
  • Collate briefs and project materials to distribute to field team via mailouts
  • Keep the client up to date with photos from live activities using our internal activity management system
  • System administration such as paperwork checks

You will have:

• Basic IT skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work within a team
• A good “can do” attitude, and you are prepared to go that “extra mile”
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment

In return we will offer you:

• The opportunity for further career development by progressing to attend client meetings with Account Managers
• Full training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential
• Great career opportunities
• A fun working environment where performance and success are really rewarded
• 24 days annual leave (increasing annually up to 29 days) + bank holidays
• Other benefits include: Medicash, enhanced company pension, enhanced sick pay, life insurance, enhanced paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave, cycle to work scheme, gym discount scheme, referral programme + Perkbox and Taste Card

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

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

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.