Careers at Forrest Foods

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team.
Please find our current vacancies listed below.

vacancies in the North

Sorry, no vacancies available at the moment.

vacancies in the south

Class 1 Driver

The successful candidate will have:

A Class 1 HGV licence
Knowledge of UK driving regulations, including Drivers’ Hours and the Working Time Directive
Be able to use Tachographs (both digital and analogue)
A strong work ethic
Be physically fit
Have a smart and professional appearance
The ability to plan routes in the most time efficient and fuel-efficient way

Your main duties would include but not limited to the following:

Delivering goods to our clients
Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reports
Providing a high level of customer service at all times
Observing any applicable health and safety requirements
Maintaining vehicle cleanliness at all times
Any other duties as instructed by the Transport Manager

This job will require nights and weekend work

If you believe you satisfy the above criteria, and have any other questions about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Salary: £DOA

Closing date:

How to apply

Please send your CV and covering letter
to shona@forrestfoods.com and state the job role

Jobs in North and South

Export

Role Overview

This is a hands-on role for an Export Sales Executive that has a track record in developing new business with retailers, distributors, discounters and supermarkets. You will have full autonomy and control of export sales in your area, defining strategic market penetration into new territories and markets worldwide

Hours

Full Time office based either North or South

Responsibilities

Highly focused on generating new business.
Answer and follow up any sales leads that the business receives or generates.
Develop strong relationships with potential future customers.
Ensure that any information on sales leads is documented on the internal computer systems.
Be a point of contact for all customers within assigned territory, ensuring a strong commercial relationship is built with the business.
Continue to deliver a high level of customer service.
Monitor both monthly and quarterly performance
Take ownership of the commercial plan for all customers.
Attend training and meetings as and when required.

Experience Required

Experience with export sales in at least 2 of the following areas,

Soft drinks, household goods, groceries, toiletries, pet care, alcohol
At least 3 years’ experience within an FMCG exporting role.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written together with strong numerical skills with the ability to understand and interpret data

Knowledge of legislative, operational, logistical, administrative issues regarding exports
Proven track record growing revenue and profitability YOY
Experience developing sales strategies
Willingness to make trips overseas – as and when required
Able to attend and contribute to company trade shows as and when required
Experience of bespoke ERP system beneficial but not essential
Familiarity of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel

The Package

Salary up to £45k depending on experience
Bonus / commission structure (uncapped) resulting in OTE of £65k +
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension contribution

Wholesale

Role Overview

This is a hands-on role for an experienced Sales Executive that has a track record in developing new business with wholesalers, distributors, discounters and supermarkets. You will have full autonomy and control of sales in your area, defining strategic market penetration nationwide.

Hours

Full Time office based either North or South

Responsibilities

Highly focused on generating new business.
Answer and follow up any sales leads that the business receives or generates.
Develop strong relationships with potential future customers.
Develop and conduct seasonal product launches
Ensure that any information on sales leads is documented on the internal computer systems.
Be a point of contact for all customers within assigned territory, ensuring a strong commercial relationship is built with the business.
Continue to deliver a high level of customer service.
Full responsibility for sales and margin
Monitor both monthly and quarterly performance
Take ownership of the commercial plan for all customers.
Attend training and meetings as and when required.

Experience Required

Experience with wholesale sales in at least 2 of the following areas,
Soft drinks, household goods, groceries, toiletries, pet care, alcohol
At least 3 years’ experience within an FMCG bulk sales role.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written together with strong numerical skills with the ability to understand and interpret data
Good planning and organisational skills, good at problem solving
Proven track record growing revenue and profitability YOY
Experience developing sales strategies
Able to attend and contribute to company trade shows as and when required
Experience of bespoke ERP system beneficial but not essential
Familiarity of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel

The Package

Salary up to £45k depending on experience
Bonus / commission structure (uncapped) resulting in OTE of £65k +
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension contribution

Our careers

Careers at Forrest Foods

vacancies in the North

vacancies in the south

The successful candidate will have:

Your main duties would include but not limited to the following:

Jobs in North and South

Role Overview

Hours

Responsibilities

Experience Required

The Package

Role Overview

Hours

Responsibilities

Experience Required

The Package

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