Field Sales Executive

Are you dynamic, a keen innovator, a trend setter, or a disruptive thinker? Then Kellanova is the place for you because at Kellanova we focus on agility, growth, and innovation.

Our colleagues in the Field Sales team are looking for a Commercial Field Sales Representative to manage and look after Croydon and the surrounding areas.

As we’re putting our hearts and souls into the future of food, we’ll be looking at you to execute the daily and weekly supply of our products into our major retailers, supporting the growth of our market share and enabling our customers to shop our full portfolio of products daily.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

· Starting basic salary between £26,100 - £29,000 (DOE) plus a quarterly and an annual bonus

· Additional £4,000 London weighting on top of your basic salary

· Fully expensed Company Car, Fuel Card, Daily lunch allowance and a monthly Broadband and Utilities Contribution

· On top of your basic salary and yearly bonus you will also receive a 53rd week payment (that’s an extra week pay pro rata at Christmas *dependent on when you joined the business).

· Fantastic Pension contribution where Kellanova will double your pension contribution up to a maximum of 12.5% meaning your pension could be up to 18.75% a month

· Flexible working hours and hybrid working - We also offer summer hours where you can work to have the afternoon off on Fridays!

· Life Insurance, plus many more benefits

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

· In your role there is NO COLD CALLING as you will be working with our Field sales managers to grow our relationships across your territories and our major retail stores.

· Your hard work and innovative solutions will help us land the Field Sales strategy in store, where you are empowered to make a difference every single day

· As you manage and influence the customer relationship at a store level, you are also delivering the best results for Kellanova in line with the sales strategy and ensure that all transport operations are executed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with local regulations.

· Develop and maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and other transportation partners.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify gaps in the market and the retailers

· Working and bringing in your own initiatives to drive sales and availability of our products

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

· An excellent communicator, influencing and being able to build rapport

· Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively

· Positive and resilient attitude

· You should be able to excel at working both by yourself (as the role is home based) and in a team

· Desire and hunger to learn, develop and progress within the business

· A full UK driver’s license is required

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

If we can help you throughout the application or hiring process, please email European.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role.

About Kellanova

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

To become part of our story requires a commitment to a team that demands the best you’ve got to give. In return, you get to make a meaningful contribution towards how we shape the future, ensuring better days for our planet, our people and our communities. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their true selves.

We’re results oriented and we ask you to live up to the best you can be. This means you’ll be excited and afraid of the opportunities all around you in equal measure. We’re passionate and incredibly proud of our inclusive culture that balances understanding, accountability and challenge at every step of your journey, for as far as you want to progress. It’s the challenge of a high-performance culture combined with a team first mentality that drives us all forward and brings us closer together. We can be tough, but we’re always kind. We’re at our best when we push each other to become better, recognising and rewarding greatness along the way.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here. We’re a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerating gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail & Fasting-Moving Consumer Goods value chain. We’re proud that we’ve reached 50:50 gender parity for all leadership roles ahead of our 2025 target.

There’s a seat for everyone at our table. It’s up to you to make yours count.

So, Make It Happen

Kellanova Recruitment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Matching gift scheme
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road