Field Sales Activation Executive

We’re Creative Dock - we build and launch new ventures fast. Zero fluff, full ownership, real impact.

You’ll own in‑market executio
n across your territory - ensuring products are listed, available and correctly executed in‑store. As part of an early‑stage venture environment, you’ll combine field sale
s,
activatio
n, and territory ownership (Greater Manchester
), while feeding real‑time insights back to the venture team

• Manage a territory of independent & multi‑channel retail accounts (convenience, tobacconists, CTN, forecourts, off‑trade)
• Drive numeric distribution and ensure correct SKU presence
• Open new retail accounts and expand distribution from a low base
• Plan and execute structured store visits; resolve availability issues
• Negotiate and optimise in‑store presence (range, placement, visibility)
• Manage relationships with wholesalers & distributors
• Deploy PoS materials and ensure compliance with UK tobacco/nicotine regulations
• Oversee third‑party agencies and ensure execution quality
• Provide structured market feedback and insights

• Proven experience in field sa
  les, territory managem
  ent or trade activat
  ion - ideally with
  in regulated environme
  nts (tobacco, nicotine, alcohol or similar)
• Strong understanding of t
  he UK convenience & independent ret
  ail landscape
• Hands‑on experience wi
  th trade market
  ing a
  nd PoS deployment
• Confident negotiator with strong influencing skills at store level
• Familiarity wi
  th UK tobacco & nicotine regulati
  ons (TRPR, ASA, age verification)
• Full UK driving licence

• High availability, low OOS
• Visible impact on sell‑out
• Accountability across partners & agencies