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Brett Martin

Graduate Sales Training Programme

Location: Newtownabbey, NI

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Salary: Not specified

Work type: Not specified

Posted: Today

Deadline: 01/10/2026

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Graduate Sales Programme developing skills in internal sales, customer support, key account management, market research, lead generation, and commercial operations.

We are looking for motivated and commercially minded graduates to join Brett Martin’s 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 this 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 Martin’s 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

What you will need

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 Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Business or Marketing

  • Ability to speak another language

  • Previous experience in an Office or Sales facing role

How to apply

Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

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Brett Martin

Location: Newtownabbey, UK

Industry: Manufacturing

Established in 1958, Brett Martin is a privately owned family business which has become one of Northern Ireland’s most successful independent manufacturing companies. With headquarters located on its founding site in Co. Antrim, the company has grown in scale to employ 1000 people at several locations throughout the UK and Europe.

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