Sales Executive

About Saint-Gobain External Solutions

Saint-Gobain External Solutions is part of the global Saint-Gobain Group, a world leader in light and sustainable construction. With a strong heritage of innovation and more than 350 years of expertise, we design and deliver high-performance external building solutions that improve energy efficiency, durability, and comfort.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands and systems that support modern construction, infrastructure, and renovation projects worldwide. We are driven by a clear purpose: to make the world a better homecombining technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability and responsible growth.

At Saint-Gobain External Solutions, we bring together expertise, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of building exteriors

Job Title

Sales Executive - Larne

Job Purpose

Drive revenue growth by building and developing strong customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored solutions that meet customer needs.

As part of a dynamic and supportive sales team, you will play a key role in promoting and selling our K Rend and K Lime product ranges. The role involves managing a defined sales territory, maintaining existing customer relationships, and actively growing new accounts.

Working closely with a field-based Area Sales Manager, you will support a dedicated region across the UK or Ireland, contributing to team success and helping to deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities

• Generate new sales leads through a mix of inbound and outbound calls to support business growth
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers across your assigned territory
• Work closely with the Area Sales Manager to deliver against regional sales plans and targets
• Promote and increase awareness of K Rend and K Lime products within the market
• Arrange CPD presentations with architects to support specification and brand engagement
• Support and develop a network of recommended installers, providing both technical and commercial assistance
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, including new customers and stockists
• Accurately manage and update customer data using CRM systems and internal tools
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service
• Consistently meet and exceed KPI targets within a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including health & safety, environmental standards, and quality procedures

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• At least 1 years experience in a sales or customer-facing role
• Proven experience of outbound calling and lead generation to achieve KPIs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

In Role, You Will Demonstrate:

• A proactive approach to generating new business opportunities
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Confidence in managing customer relationships and supporting sales activity across a region
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet targets and deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience in the construction or building materials industry
• Previous telesales experience
• Familiarity with CRM systems and customer data management

Skills:
communication skills. Organisational Skills Attention to detail Teamwork

Benefits:
pension bonus Laptop life assurance cover Mobile Phone

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