National Sales Manager - Coca-Cola RTD

Know how to get the very best out of a field sales team?
Can you spot performance opportunities before they become problems?
Ready to lead a high-profile summer campaign for one of the world’s biggest drinks brands?

Full time, Fixed Term Contract (12 weeks)
Salary: £38,000/annum + up to 10% bonus (OTE £41,800/annum) + caddy sized van
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with some flex on days/times)
Training: 20th & 21st July at Coca-Cola HQ, Central London
Location: National role

This is not a sit-back-and-monitor-the-dashboard management role.

We’re looking for a National Sales Manager to lead a team of 10 Sales Executives as part of a summer activation for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Ready to Drink portfolio.

You’ll be out in trade, coaching in real time, driving performance and making sure execution standards stay high across the country. From supporting your team in-store to analysing performance trends and spotting opportunities, this role is all about visible leadership and commercial impact.

Fast-moving. Hands-on. Results-focused.
Perfect for someone who loves developing people and driving performance in the field.

What will you be doing?

• Leading, coaching and motivating a team of 10 Sales Executives
• Spending regular time in trade supporting and developing your team
• Driving sales performance, KPI delivery and execution standards
• Using sales and field data to identify opportunities and improve results
• Delivering clear communication around targets, activity and priorities
• Supporting onboarding and development of new starters
• Managing performance, compliance and engagement across the team
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customer contacts
• Sharing market insight and competitor activity from the field

Why join us?

• Earn up to 10% bonus based on KPIs upon successful completion of activity
• Lead a nationally recognised Coca-Cola RTD campaign
• High-profile summer activation with real visibility and impact
• Training delivered at Coca-Cola HQ in Central London
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a short, commercially focused campaign

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience managing field sales or van sales teams
• Strong coaching and performance management capability
• Experience working within FMCG, field marketing or convenience retail channels
• Commercially minded with confidence using data to drive action
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence for at least 12 months
• Comfortable working within an alcohol category campaign

If you’re the type of leader who enjoys being out with the team, improving performance and creating momentum from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and lead this exciting summer activation!

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