Job Description

About our client

Our client is a major global food company LT Foods -- they're a family built on heritage, innovation, and purpose. From their trusted product brands to their growing portfolio of organic ingredients and ready-to-eat offerings, their mission is to nourish lives across 80+ countries. They do this by combining tradition with transformation, and they're looking for passionate individuals to grow with them.

Be part of the team bringing Daawat - the world's most?loved basmati - to more UK tables.

LT Foods is a US$1bn global FMCG with 70+ years of farm?to?fork heritage. We're scaling fast in the UK and looking for a high?energy graduate to join our commercial team in the North.

Why this role

A front?row seat in FMCG sales: independents, cash & carry, wholesalers and key supermarkets. Real responsibility from week one, with hands?on coaching from senior sales leaders. Clear path: 6?month fixed?term contract designed to convert to permanent for high performers.

What you'll do

Grow distribution and sales across your Northern patch (Greater Manchester / Yorkshire). Own store relationships - be the go?to for managers and buyers; fix issues fast. Win the shelf - check availability, activate promotions, improve planograms, build secondary sites. Make the brand shine - set up POS, support chef demos/sampling days and local community events. Use data to decide - report on rate?of?sale, promo uplift and competitor moves; suggest actions. Work cross?functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver OTIF results. Represent LT Foods with professionalism, integrity and a consumer?first mindset.

What you'll bring

Recent graduate (any discipline) with genuine interest in FMCG/food and building a sales career. People person who enjoys being on the road and in stores; confident communicator. Ownership mentality - organised, resilient, hungry to learn and comfortable with targets. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North/midlands (occasional weekends for events). Right to work in the UK.

What you'll learn in 6 months

FMCG selling fundamentals: coverage planning, call cycles, pricing, promotions and negotiation. Perfect store execution: availability, visibility and activation. Using data tools/CRM to turn insight into action. Event activation and brand storytelling that converts shoppers to buyers.

What we offer

Competitive salary plus mileage/expenses, laptop and phone. Structured training, field coaching and mentoring from senior sales leads. A values?driven culture: Consumer Centricity, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. The chance to convert to permanent and grow your career with a global food business.

Location & contract

Field?based across Manchester or Yorkshire (state your preference). 6?month fixed?term contract, with a strong opportunity to go permanent based on performance.
LT Foods is an equal?opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred) Food production: 2 years (preferred) B2B sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person