Sales Executive

Sales Executive (UK)

The Sales Executive will drive sales growth across the UK by promoting and selling Brett Martin’s portfolio of semi-finished thermoplastic and PVC products.

This role will target key sectors including fabrication, signage, and display markets. Using a relationship-led sales approach, the Graduate Sales Executive will be responsible for growing the customer base, securing new orders, managing existing accounts, and supporting major projects with cross-functional collaboration.

This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for candidates at the early stage of their career who are looking to develop a long-term future in B2B sales within the construction and manufacturing sectors. Full product training, ongoing coaching, and structured development will be provided.

1. Prospecting & Business Development

• Identify and qualify new leads through targeted market research and proactive outreach.

• Build a pipeline of opportunities to support regional growth.

• Present the company’s full product offering to prospective customers and communicate value effectively.

• Expand market presence within industrial, agricultural, and fabrication sectors.

2. Customer Relationship Management

• Develop strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential customers.

• Understand customer requirements and recommend solutions aligned with their needs.

• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring follow-up on quotations and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Maintain regular contact with key accounts to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

3. Sales Execution & Support

• Assist in developing and executing the regional sales plan as part of the wider sales strategy.

• Prepare and deliver sales materials, proposals, and presentations.

• Provide timely reports on meetings, opportunities, customer feedback, and market activity.

• Identify and support the launch of new products into the Irish market.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including Marketing, Technical, Quality, Production, R&D, and Commercial Services.

• Contribute insights on market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for product development.

• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and exhibitions to enhance brand visibility.

5. Planning & Communication

• Maintain an organised travel and call plan, ensuring regular structured visits across the region.

• Participate in sales meetings, providing updates and preparing relevant information.

With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, plan effectively, and manage a regional territory.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.

• Experience selling into industrial or agricultural building markets.
• Knowledge of thermoplastics, polycarbonate, or PVC sheet products.
• Experience working with fabricators, signmakers, or distributors.
• Experience in B2B sales, ideally in construction materials, plastics, building products, or related sectors.