Sales Executive

Brett Martin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brett Martin in the UK Midlands seeks a proactive Sales Executive to drive growth across the UK by promoting our semi-finished thermoplastic and PVC products. This graduate role targets fabrication, signage, and display markets and offers full product training and structured development.

You will build a regional pipeline, manage key accounts, travel regularly, and work with Marketing, Technical, and Production teams to deliver solutions and secure orders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduate entry-level role with long-term development in B2B sales within construction and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new leads and build a regional pipeline across the UK.
• Present Brett Martin’s full product offering and articulate value to customers.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships and understand customer needs.
• Support the regional sales plan and prepare proposals and presentations.
• Travel regularly to visit customers and participate in industry events and exhibitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent working

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Planning & organizing

B2B sales

Industrial markets

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Sales Executive (UK, Midlands)

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.

About the role

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.

About the company

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

Required Criteria

• 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.

Desired Criteria

• 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.