Sales Account Executive
The advert asks you to have the right to work in the UK already:
“You must have the right to work in the UK.”
This line often means the employer will not sponsor a visa, but some employers include it as standard wording. That is why the highest likelihood we give this job is Possible. Ask PepsiCo before you apply.
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 3556
£35,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. PepsiCo is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 52% match
- Ineligible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 40% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location
Reading, UK
Working pattern
Hybrid, with 3 days in the office
Salary
Starting from £35,000
Launch your commercial career with PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, we’re investing in the next generation of commercial talent. We’re looking for ambitious, commercially curious people to join our Sales team in Reading as Sales Account Executives.
This role is the foundation of a successful sales career: structured development, hands-on customer experience and exposure to different areas of our commercial organisation. You’ll work alongside experienced National Account Managers to develop your commercial capability, customer understanding and leadership skills.
Whether you’ve just finished university, have some work experience behind you, or are looking for a complete career change into FMCG, we’ll give you the support, coaching and development to grow. We welcome people from all backgrounds and levels of experience – what matters is your approach and mindset.
The Opportunity
You’ll play an important role in our Snacks and Quaker business. Walkers, Doritos and Quaker are home favourites across the UK, and you’ll get close to them, supporting the customer plans, promotions and sales analysis behind them. You’ll build strong relationships internally and externally while developing your commercial expertise.
You’ll learn how a leading FMCG sales organisation operates, gain exposure to some of the UK’s leading retailers and contribute from day one.
Responsibilities
- Rotate across different customers and areas of the Sales function.
- Learn from and partner with National Account Managers and Customer Business Managers across a range of customer accounts.
- Support the delivery of customer plans and commercial objectives across a range of customer accounts.
- Build relationships with customer contacts and key internal stakeholders.
- Growth mindset, agility and curiosity to learn
- A passion for sales, customers and building relationships.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The resilience to test and learn – to try new approaches and learn from the results.
- Analytical thinking and confidence working with data.
- A proactive approach and drive to achieve results.
- The ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- No degree required.
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Prior experience is considered but not essential – we hire for growth mindset, ambition and passion. Whether you have just finished university or are looking for a total career change, we want to hear from you.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Offer £35,000
- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£26,936–44,824), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PepsiCo holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.