Hi I'm Phil walker from Co Durham and I've been in sales for over 28 years .Thank you for your invite
Hi there. Our routes change daily but on a standard day we have a route planner that plans around 13 calls for us to visit. These will be a mixture of environment (convenience, food, takeaways, pubs) we will visit each of these outlets and discuss relevant focuses per environment. We also have 3 virtual team meetings a week Monday and Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon. These are to discuss any business updates and plans for the week. On a Friday we catch up to discuss how our weeks been.
Thank you what targets or KPIs do have to work towards?
The targets are around coverage and new distribution points. We want ensure that our customers get the time and support they deserve while gaining new distribution of our brands
What is the main objective or focus at the minute within the company?
How much range or core lines do you deal wotb both shops,pubs etc
We have a huge portfolio of drinks and each environment has a core range which includes the best selling packs.
Echo Katie, in terms of main objectives we are looking to stock it, see it, sell it! Its all about landing new distribution, and the activation to support the sell through to our consumers
That's brilliant thank you Katie and Rosie
Is POS a main area you focus on ?
Activation is crucial to support our distribution - absolutely!!
Is any many incentives within the field role?
Yes all the time. We have quarterly bonuses plus periodic incentives. One incentive running currently is for a team trip to Barcelona
Oh wow!! Just another question, sorry ,do have to follow planagrams when visiting stores ?
We do have planograms we can work from but they are not a necessity. We have training on blocking and category and it’s what works best for the customer
Great stuff .Can I also ask do you face many challenges with space in fridges on sires in store. Do you supply stands or coolers ?
Yes you always get some challenges with space especially in our equipment that’s been installed for a while but full on going training is always given to help overcome these challenges. We provide both coolers and display stands
Thanks again Katie .
As a field sales representative or you able to advise your customer on selling space and how the drinks can be linked with other products to push there sales and ultimately the coke lines
Yes definitely. It’s all about getting the product in and supporting and educating the retailer on how to sell it out.
Excellent I really enjoy carrying that out ,So it's not just about driving sales but the quality service which I believe is key because that gains trust with your customers.
Absolutely customer relationships are key. And it’s about building the trust with your customers
Amazing help and feedback Katie .Enjoy the rest of your day .
No problem. Enjoy your day and good luck with any future applications 🙂
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