Sales Executive

What's the role about?

Sales Executive - Unilever

Interested in Field Sales, Territory Sales, Business Development, or Merchandising?

Start the New Year with a role that puts you in control of your success, representing some of the biggest and most recognisable brands in the world!

Full Time, Permanent

Salary
: £26,900 to £29,590 per annum On Target Earnings + company car

Working
:
Monday to Friday

Territory
:
Gloucester, Stroud, Cheltenham, Worcester, Evesham and surrounds

If your looking for a fresh starter this year and enjoy meeting new people, thinking on your feet and seeing the results of your work every day, this field-based sales role could be the perfect next step.

Join us as a Sales Executive / Business Development Executive on our Unilever team and represent products people recognise, trust, and buy every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where you’re trusted, encouraged, and given the freedom to make a impact in every store you visit.

What is the Sales Executive role?

• Visit stores across your territory and represent leading global brands
• Build strong, lasting relationships with store managers and colleagues
• Ensure products are well merchandised, visible, and consistently available
• Set up promotional displays and resolve out-of-stocks
• Maximise shelf space and spot opportunities to drive sales
• Share product insights and complete accurate reporting

What’s in it for you?

• £26,900 per annum + up to 10% bonus based on KPIs (up to £29,590 OTE)
• Company car with fuel card
• Full training and ongoing support to help you succeed from day one
• Clear opportunities to grow and progress within a dynamic organisation
• Benefits include: 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Gym discount scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox + Taste Card!

What are we looking for?

• A positive, confident, and self-motivated attitude
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily
• Good organisation, reliability, and time management
• Confidence using smartphones and apps for reporting
• A customer-first mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

You’ll work with globally recognised brands while being part of a business that values integrity, teamwork, and personal growth.

If you're ready to make this year count with a role where you're supported, valued, and able to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your potential to a business where you can grow, make an impact and work with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

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,  & 2025)
• FMBE awards*(our industry awards) and more
  Agency of the Year* titles than any competitor.

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.