Graduate Sales Training Programme

We are looking for motivated and commercially minded graduates to join Brett Martins Graduate Sales Programme. This structured programme is designed to build your knowledge of our products, customers, and commercial operations preparing you for a long-term career in sales or account management within our business.

Brett Martin is a global manufacturing company supplying a wide range of plastic sheet products to customers worldwide. These include polycarbonate corrugated sheets, multi-wall CST sheets, PVC Agri liner sheets, and thermoplastics used across the construction, agriculture, and fabrication sectors.

About The Role

Programme Overview

The role is office-based at our Mallusk site and provides hands-on experience in internal sales, customer support, and commercial coordination. It is ideal for graduates who want to gain in-depth industry knowledge and play a key role in supporting customers and internal teams.

Stage 1: Core Commercial Training

• Handle inbound customer queries and sales orders
• Build understanding of Brett Martins product range and manufacturing processes
• Shadow colleagues across logistics, planning, and technical teams
• Join commercial team meetings and product knowledge sessions
• Learn and work within our systems (CRM, ERP, stock management)

Stage 2: Key Account Support

• Act as the main contact for assigned customer accounts
• Build strong relationships with regular repeat customers
• Coordinate with production and logistics to meet delivery needs
• Support pricing discussions and monitor customer satisfaction
• Use CRM systems to track orders, complaints, and customer activity

Stage 3: Commercial Project Work

• Conduct market research to support commercial decisions
• Assist with lead generation and prospecting activities
• Work on targeted sales campaigns in specific market sectors
• Support the wider sales team in preparing proposals and quotes

Who Should Apply?

• Recent graduates or students completing their studies in 2026
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in customer service, sales support, or commercial operations
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively across departments

Required Criteria

• Hold a third level qualification
• Full UK Driving License
• Sound Working Knowledge of Microsoft Software Packages
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in customer service, sales support, or commercial operations
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively across departments

Desired Criteria

• A Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Business or Marketing
• Ability to speak another language
• Previous experience in an Office or Sales facing role

Skills Needed

About The Company

At Brett Martin, youll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether youre looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, youll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Company Culture

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 74 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

Company Benefits

Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.

Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Performance bonuses Retirement plan and/or pension Free parking Cycle to work Life insurance Long service recognition

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