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A market leader in the manufacture of photonics and optics products, is now looking for a Graduate from Physics, Photonics, Optics or similar, to join their Internal Sales Team in Hertfordshire.

Working alongside the existing sales team, you will provide technical sales support across a broad range of products including lasers, spectrometers, imaging, optics and additional Photonic related products.

On a daily basis you will work closely with all key stakeholders, including customers, the Internal Sales Team and the Field Sales Team.

Answering customer queries, you will help them by providing both sales and technical information to enable them select the correct product for their requirements.

In addition to this you will also support the team by preparing support material and equipment for exhibitions and client meetings.

For an individual who is passionate about technology and has a genuine interest in providing sales and sales support, my client can offer an excellent working environment with continuous support, training and opportunities for professional and personal progression.

Qualifications:

As the successful Internal Sales Engineer, you will have recently achieved a BSc or MSc Degree in a scientific subject, such as Physics, Photonics or similar.

Experience:

Whilst similar sales experience is not essential, we are looking for an individual who is passionate about technology and has a real interest in Photonics technology.

Ideally with some previous sales or customer facing experience, you will have an eagerness to provide technical support to customers.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK - Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.

Skills: Graduate, Sales, Internal Sales, Marketing, Photonics, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Lasers, Laser Accessories, Spectroscopy, Fibre Optics, Optics, Light Sources, Physics, Electronics.

To Apply Direct: Please send CV & Covering Letter to Iona Mulligan

Title: Graduate Internal Sales Engineer – Photonics - Hertfordshire – Ref: IM3407

Salary / benefits: Competitive.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

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