Head of Sales - Semi-Finished Products

SeeMeHired; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead the Semi-Finished Products Team. This role involves driving sales performance for the Plastic Sheets portfolio in both the UK and international markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales leadership, proven experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships, and the ability to mentor a high-performing sales team while focusing on customer engagement and strategic partnerships.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits

Training opportunities

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in developing successful sales strategies for physical products.
• Track record of leading high-performing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategy for semi-finished plastic sheets.
• Manage relationships with key accounts and distributors.
• Mentor and develop the sales team.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Sales strategy development

CRM proficiency

B2B sales leadership

Multilingual skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Sales to lead the Semi-Finished Products Team. This key leadership role involves full responsibility for driving sales performance across Brett Martin's Plastic Sheets portfolio in both the UK and international markets. As a commercially focused, hands-on leader, you will guide and motivate the sales team, engage directly with key customers, and manage strategic relationships with distributors and partners.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing a comprehensive sales strategy for semi-finished plastic sheets.
2. Managing and growing relationships with key accounts, distributors, and supply partners.
3. Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing sales team, setting clear performance goals.
4. Using market intelligence and performance data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
5. Collaborating with marketing, production, and commercial teams.
6. Managing a portfolio of key customer accounts to ensure service, retention, and growth.
7. Working closely with the Head of Sales - Roofing Products to develop a unified sales strategy that leverages synergies across product groups.

Qualifications include proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, experience in developing successful sales strategies for physical products, proficiency in CRM systems, and a track record of leading high-performing sales teams. The ideal candidate is commercially driven, proactive, customer-focused, and has B2B sales leadership experience, preferably within semi-finished sheets manufacturing. Multilingual skills and previous industry experience in plastic sheets are desirable.

Brett Martin, established in 1958 and based in Northern Ireland, is a leading manufacturer with over 60 years of experience in plastic manufacturing, serving diverse industries worldwide. The company employs around 1,000 people, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and employee development. It offers competitive salaries, benefits, training opportunities, and a positive working environment.