I have worked in FMCG sales JTI. What would you say are the similarities between this role and a role of a tobacco rep

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Saba Riasat · Answer

What is the recruitment process after this chat session?

Saba Riasat · Answer

I am interested in the grocery sales role.

Saba Riasat · Answer

I want to know the recruitment process for the grocery sales role.

Anonymous · Answer

Working in sales at JTI and field sales at CCEP could have some similarities. Both would involve building strong relationships with customers, knowing your products inside out, take a look at our current openings on CCEP.jobs where the job descriptions will be located to find out more.

Parvinder Shergill · Answer

Everytime I apply I get refused. I was consistently in the top 10 of the JTI UK sales force. I have excell relationships with the major independent retailers. All the big boys know me as trust me. I’m just wanting to start a career with Coca Cola but it just seems like they are disregarding me.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Parvinder, sorry to hear that. It could be down to specific requirements ie location of the role for example. I would encourage you to keep applying for roles of interest to you, and be sure to tailor your application to each position of interest.

Parvinder Shergill · Answer

when I’m seeing all these questions on here, these lot haven’t got a clue. Yet I have over 14 years experience in FMCG sales, over 5 years experienc of running a flagship Nisa store, yet I can’t even get an interview.

Julie B. · Answer

Everyone's at different stages in their career with differing knowledge, producing different questions - this Live Chat is the perfect opportunity for people to ask any questions they have :)I wouldn't be disheartened by not getting through to interview previously - please do keep applying, there'll be differing factors as to why a candidate does/does not make it through to interview, including the quantity of applications we receive - our jobs are very popular!!

I have worked in FMCG sales JTI. What would you say are the similarities between this role and a role of a tobacco rep

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