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Key Account Manager Review

at Forterra

Graduate Scheme

Sales

Whittlesey

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Forterra?

Great experience. I gained exposure to multiple aspects within the business, which allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of Forterra, and the wider industry.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

The role consisted of four, six-month rotations. During each rotation I was set a project, relating to a business need within that particular function. The rotation involved carrying out the main responsibilities of the team I was in, and completing a business improvement project - allowing for valuable contributions to be made. I enjoyed the research projects, which involved market research tasks as it allowed me to gain exposure to our direct customer base in order to implement improvements.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I felt as though my work was valued by the team.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
The support was frequent, and I had a good network around me throughout the whole process.
It would have been good to have a little extra support during the transition process from Graduate scheme to post-graduate scheme role.

How is your work-life balance?

4/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
Very inclusive and supportive culture. The values are relatable and are demonstrated throughout the business.

How would you rate Forterra initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate Forterra CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Forterra to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Would highly recommend Forterra. Multiple opportunities for development, including those outside of direct remit - which helped gain experience across multiple functions.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Forterra?

Create more role specific tasks during the assessment centre.
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