We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, On-Trade Field Sales Executive, to join our pro-active and ambitious sales team, covering key areas of the North West Midlands & Shropshire, ideally based in and around: South Birmingham/ Black Country/ Shropshire area with access to M42, M5 & M6.

 This is a full-time permanent position which will require you to visit on-trade premises including pubs & bars, to help our customers to sell more cider. We are looking for a motivated and flexible person to increase brand presence of our premium ciders.

Who are Thatchers Cider?

Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.

We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.

What are the perks?

• Competitive salary

• Enhanced bonus structure

• Comprehensive benefits including company car, IT equipment & pension

• Discounts in our cider shop (after all, you’ll need to know just how good our cider is!)

• Thatchers training and development programme

• This is an amazing opportunity to become part of the Thatchers success story and take on an exciting role where no two days are the same.

What will I be doing?

In this exciting role, you will:

• Grow your territory through identifying new opportunities, to increase volume through product distribution within existing and new customers.

• Enhance customer/consumer engagement through tours, tastings, events, product placement and POS

• Build relationships with route to market partners and key customers

As part of your role, you will occasionally need to undertake overnight stays.

What are we looking for?

At Thatchers, we empower our people to manage their territory as though it’s their own business. As a Field Sales Executive, you’ll drive awareness of the Thatchers brand in your area, to increasing the distribution and availability of our award-winning premium ciders. Knowledge of the on-trade is essential. 

Our team are action-oriented, adaptable, and resourceful and we have delivered success after success in a highly competitive marketplace. We have a thirst for knowledge, a passion for quality cider and a commitment to delighting our customers.

We work hard and, together, we achieve great things. If you think you have the passion to make an impact and have experience in a sales environment within on trade, this is the role for you.

What skills do I need?

• Pro-active

• Resilient

• Relationship/rapport building skills

• Presentation and communication skills

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your time

• To be analytical and numerate

• Flexible to meet the needs of the business

• A good level of IT literacy

• A full, valid driving license