Sales Executive

Licensed sponsor London Full-time Posted 14 hours ago

Our story

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It’s in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it’s in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.

Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite.

If you’re a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to bring it. Whether it’s or resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in, day out.

Inspired by you

Our founders didn’t follow rules and recipes, they created them. We’re looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.

pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues! Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And it’s our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together, helping each other out, always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite!
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
Role Title: Sales Executive

Site Introduction

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

pladis was established in June 2016 and brings together the much loved, global brands of Godiva, McVitie’s, Jaffa Cakes, and Mini Cheddars under one pladis umbrella, to form a global giant in biscuits, chocolate, and confectionary. The UK &I pladis region employs 5,000 people across 13 locations in the UK&I (nine manufacturing / distribution sites and four office locations), and is an anchor market for the business

What will this role achieve?

As Sales Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our strategic growth plans and customer-facing trading relationships.

Working within a fast-paced and collaborative sales team, you will help drive customer performance, execute promotional plans, and support the achievement of sales and profit objectives. This role offers excellent exposure to both internal and external stakeholders, providing a strong platform for career development within commercial sales.

What will be your key deliverables?

Management of the total promotional plan across multiple product portfolios, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility.
Day-to-day management of key customer accounts, developing profitable commercial plans and building strong working relationships.
Production and maintenance of customer reports to support trading terms, commercial agreements, and performance tracking.
Ownership and management of our sales forecasting system and promotional planning process.
Proactive management of the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

This is an exciting hands-on role within a fast-paced team which will provide great experience of:

Selling some of the biggest and most exciting brands in the market.
Customer interaction & relationship building
Development of a wide internal and external contact matrix
Creating, implementing, reviewing, and adapting business plans to deliver and exceed budget objectives.
Work closely with our wider commercial team including Marketing, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver customer and business objectives.

What will the interview process be?

Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

What does pladis offer you?

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
25 days + bank holidays
Holiday Enhancement Scheme
1 Volunteering Day per year
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing Support
Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances nad lifts between floors to support with individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.