What's the role about?:
Salary: £26,480 – £29,000 FTE (pro-rata £10,592 – £11,600 for 14hrs/week) + bonus + expenses
Location: Cambridge, Luton, Norwich, Colchester & surrounding areas
Working: 14 hours per week across 2 days (Friday – Sunday)
Looking for a high-impact leadership role that fits around your life? We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to support and develop a high-performing field team delivering in-store sampling and brand activations across your region. This is the perfect opportunity for a seasoned leader seeking part-time flexibility without compromising on responsibility or career quality.
Working for Smollan as a Field Team Leader, you will support the Regional Field Manager as the "boots on the ground" leader for our Sampling Team. You will ensure consistent delivery and inspire a culture of coaching and professional development.
Inspire & Develop: Welcome new starters and provide hands-on coaching to help existing staff reach their full potential.
Cultivate Relationships: Build "first-name" rapport with Store Managers to ensure our sampling activations run flawlessly.
Quality Control: Use your sharp eye for detail to guarantee every brand experience meets our elite standards.
Drive Performance: Instil a "can-do" culture, ensuring every activity delivers a massive return for our customers.
This role is designed for a leader who leads by example. You’ll be a great fit if you have:
Mentorship Skills: Experience in training, developing, and getting the best out of a team.
Field Experience: A hands-on approach to retail, field sales, or customer-service environments.
The "Can-Do" Spirit: An enthusiastic mindset that sees opportunities where others see challenges.
Reliability: The ability to manage a flexible 14-hour week, primarily across the busy weekend period.
Ideal (but not essential):
Experience in sampling, brand activation, or promotional roles.
Background in FMCG, retail, or experiential marketing.
Competitive Pay: £10,592 per annum + up to £1,008 bonus based on KPIs (£11,600 OTE).
Career Growth: Great opportunities for progression within a global agency.
Supportive Culture: A fun working environment where performance and success are rewarded.
Extra Benefits: Wellness programmes, annual conferences, enhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity/maternity leave, and discounts via Perkbox and Taste Card!
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Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.
More about us...:
At Smollan, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.
Awards
We are an Award-Winning Workplace! We’re proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™* every year since 2015, with additional accolades:
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UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women* (since 2018)
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UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing* (since 2018)
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UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development* (since 2024)
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UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services* (2023)
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Happiest Workplace Award* (WorkL, 2023,2024 & 2025)
We’re also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards* (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year* titles than any competitor.
Sustainability*
Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include...
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Ecovadis – Silver Award
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ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications
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Cyber Essentials Accreditation
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Partnership with Oblong Trees
- awards may be listed under our previous name, REL Field Marketing.
Our Rebranding Journey
In January 2026, REL Field Marketing became part of the Smollan brand, marking an exciting next chapter in our journey. With a 30-year heritage and being part of the Smollan network since 2015, this change is about more than a new name - it brings together our strong local expertise with Smollan’s global scale, insight, and innovation. You’ll be working for a business that values its local teams, now supported by global best practices, shared knowledge, and opportunities to build your career as part of a truly international organisation.
