Sales Executive (Construction)

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Job information

  • Location: Ivybridge, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £40000.00 - £45000 per annum + Profit Share Scheme + Enhanced Holiday
  • Published: 28 October 2026

Sales Executive (Construction)

Ivybridge

£40,000 – £45,000 + Profit Share Scheme + Enhanced Holiday Package + Training + Progression

Are you a sales executive or similar looking for an autonomous sales role within the construction/building supplies industry that offers a generous salary, excellent product training and great paths for progression?

Do you want to join a rapidly growing Building supplies manufacturer that is in the processes of expanding further across Europe and is currently a world-leading supplier within their market offering great opportunities for both training and progression?

In this role the successful candidate would be responsible for account management, closing warm leads as well as doing your own lead generation through both cold calling/knocking and conducting site visits for leads.

This role would suit a sales executive or similar with a background in the construction/building supplies industry, has experience both closing warm leads and generating their own and is looking to join a market leading company that offers great up-skilling and career development opportunities.

The role:

  • 2 Site visits a week to close deals/win new business
  • Generating new clientele as well as some account management/warm leads
  • 8:30 til 5 Monday to Friday
  • Managing your own desk

The person:

  • Sales Executive or similar
  • Background in Construction/Building Supplies
  • Commutable to South Brent

Reference: BBBH27992

Keywords: Sales, Executive, Business Development, Manager, Sales person, Building, Materials, Construction, Supplies, Lead Generation, Warm leads, cold leads, door knocking, site, visits, Devon, South Brent

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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