Sales Executive A005
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for spirited individuals to represent drinks giant Diageo and their famous alcohol brands including Smirnoff, Guinness, and Gordons. Join us as a Sales Executive and earn £26,265 basic + £3000 bonus + company van, whilst opening the door to fantastic career opportunities.
Ideal location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1
Territory covering: Edinburgh, Galashiels and surrounding areas
A typical day as a Sales Executive will involve:
- Field sales visits into on-trade venues in your territory promoting the Diageo spirits and drafts portfolio.
- Educating licensees on how to increase their alcohol sales and providing informed recommendations
- Activating the products in your venues using POS, sampling activities, menus, and other activations.
- Running quality checks to ensure consistent quality and serve standard for Guinness and Draught Cocktail.
- Reporting back insight and information gained during your calls
- Using your people skills to build strong business relationships across the On-Trade
- Great package offered - £26,265+ up to £3K bonus per annum
- Additional incentives ran throughout the year
- 20 days holiday + bank (Increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days)
- Try Diageo’s newest products
- £60 ‘Go for it voucher’ PA to spend on an activity or hobby of your choice
- Distillery tour tickets across the UK for you and a plus one
- Company van, tablet, mobile phone and mileage.
- Company pension scheme
- Once you pass probation you will be eligible for additional perks; e.g. family attractions, travel, and subsidised gym membership.
- You enjoy meeting new people and are able to quickly form long-lasting relationships.
- You would be proud to represent Diageo and its premium alcohol brands and are committed to delivering the best support to their customers.
- You would relish the opportunity to take ownership of your own territory and consistently deliver against your targets.
- You enjoy achieving, making an impact, and like to maximise every opportunity.
- You have a proactive attitude, with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
- Account management experience is highly desirable but not essential
You will be given access to excellent training and development and the support of your manager. CPM is Gold Investors in People accredited, and we are passionate about giving our people the opportunities and training to grow both themselves and their careers.
CPM is an equal opportunities employer, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Executive A005 roles across Diageo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,265 - £26,265 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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