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Please could explain on daily routine or role as a field representative

Hi I'm Phil walker from Co Durham and I've been in sales for over 28 years .Thank you for your invite

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  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    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.

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Thank you what targets or KPIs do have to work towards?

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    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

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    What is the main objective or focus at the minute within the company?

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    How much range or core lines do you deal wotb both shops,pubs etc

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    We have a huge portfolio of drinks and each environment has a core range which includes the best selling packs.

  • Anonymous

    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

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    That's brilliant thank you Katie and Rosie

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Is POS a main area you focus on ?

  • Anonymous

    Activation is crucial to support our distribution - absolutely!!

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Is any many incentives within the field role?

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    Yes all the time. We have quarterly bonuses plus periodic incentives. One incentive running currently is for a team trip to Barcelona

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Oh wow!! Just another question, sorry ,do have to follow planagrams when visiting stores ?

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    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

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    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 ?

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    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

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Thanks again Katie .

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    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

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    Yes definitely. It’s all about getting the product in and supporting and educating the retailer on how to sell it out.

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    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.

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    Absolutely customer relationships are key. And it’s about building the trust with your customers

  • PW
    Phil W. Candidate

    Amazing help and feedback Katie .Enjoy the rest of your day .

  • KS
    Katie S. Field Sales Representative

    No problem. Enjoy your day and good luck with any future applications 🙂