Graduate Sales Engineer

Leatherhead
9 months ago
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Job Term: Full Time/Permanent

Job Outline:

Do you have a background in Photonics, Optics, Lasers or Cryogenics?

My client is now seeking a technical Graduate with strong communication skills to join their team.

Based at my client’s facility in Surrey, you will have a background in Photonics, Optics, Lasers, Cryogenics or similar, and be keen to start a career in a commercial role.

Within the role you will be working closely with a diverse range of customers across the UK, with a focus on providing both technical support and commercial information/pricing etc.

On a daily basis you will be talking with Engineers, Scientists, Researchers and Managers via phone and email.

Your role will be to understand their requirements, suggest viable solutions and provide availability and pricing.

The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and communication skills, and should be highly organised with a focus on providing excellent customer support.

Product training will be given, but and understanding of this type of technology, and its applications is required.

In return my client can offer an excellent salary, and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications:

It is expected that you will have a Degree in Physics, Science, or similar.

Additional information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and / or Visas will be requested for verification.

Skills: Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Engineer, Sales Support, Customer Support, Business Development, BDM, Photonics, Optics, Optical, Lasers, Cryogenics, Imaging, Instrumentation

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