Junior Sales Executive

Bowmay Consulting Ltd; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of technical textiles seeks a motivated individual to join their UK sales team. This role offers full training, client management responsibilities, and opportunities for travel. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and some customer-facing sales experience.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing with service

5% matched pension

Flexible/hybrid working options

Funded qualifications training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' sales or customer-facing experience required.
• Confident communicator with a clean, full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of key clients.
• Building new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Contributing towards sales targets and revenue growth.

Skills

Communication

Passion for technical products

Education

Degree in textiles, materials science, engineering, or similar

Job description

Are you ready to kickstart your career in technical textiles with a leading global manufacturer?

You could join a well-established business at the forefront of innovation, supplying advanced technical products into the automotive, military, construction, and healthcare sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a confident sales professional, managing key accounts, building your own client portfolio, and becoming a vital member of the UK sales team.

You’ll get full training, including a ‘Product Technologist’ course at the Textile Centre of Excellence, plus the chance to travel across the UK and eventually internationally to visit HQ, meet with clients, attend trade shows, and connect with your team.

What You’ll Get

• £25k – £30k DOE
• 32 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% matched pension
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Training & development including funded qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exciting UK and overseas travel opportunities

About You

• Degree-qualified in textiles, materials science, engineering, or similar (preferred)
• 1–3 years’ sales or customer-facing experience
• Passionate about technical products and keen to learn
• Confident communicator with a clean, full UK driving licence (essential)

About the role

• Managing and developing a portfolio of key clients
• Building new business opportunities and client relationships
• Contribute towards sales targets and revenue growth
• Learning in-depth about cutting-edge technical textiles
• Travelling across the UK and internationally for trade shows and industry events
• Collaborating closely with sales and technical teams to achieve business goals

This is a rare chance to launch your career with a respected global leader in technical textiles.

Call Lucy on 0161 883 2126 to find out more or apply now