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Graduate Sales & Support Engineer – Photonics – Home Counties – LM1218

Salary: Competitive base salary, + Package

Job Term: Full Time/Permanent

Job Outline:

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

My client is now seeking a further Graduate Sales Engineer to join their team.

Based at my client’s new facility in Hertfordshire, you will have a background in Photonics, Optics, Lasers 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 developing both new and existing sales opportunities.

Your time will be split between business development of new customers and supporting and developing existing customers/sales.

On a daily basis you will be talking with customers via phone and email as well as undertaking customer visits and attending trade shows as required.

The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and strong communication skills

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, along with a bonus scheme, 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, Business Development, BDM, Photonics, Optics, Optical, Lasers, Spectroscopy

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