Graduate Sales Engineer

Didcot
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Graduate Sales Engineer | Didcot | £35,000pa - £40,000pa plus benefits:
  
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a technically minded graduate to join a world class Laser & Optical Innovator as a Graduate Sales Engineer. This role would perfectly suit an Engineering, Science, Physics or Photonics graduate who wants to use their technical experience in a commercial setting.
  
You will work closely with the Business Development Director for the first year, supporting them in their global role and learning from the ground up. Within a year the successful Graduate Sales Engineer will be promoted into a Sales Engineer role within on or this business product divisions. Typical duties, managing key existing account enquiries and orders, monitor new sales enquiries related to main customers and distributors, create sales orders, manage CRM and support the wider sales team.
  
Experience & skills required:  

Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related technical field
Strong problem-solving analytical skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of engineering processes
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team under very high demand environment
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Well-developed social interaction skills
Prepared to travel overseas when necessary   
Our client is offering exceptional working environment with the following benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
25 days holiday
Group Personal Pension
Private Medical Scheme (BUPA)
Permanent health insurance and death-in-service benefit.
Childcare Voucher Scheme   If you’re a graduate with a passion for technology in a commercial sales setting, then please send MARS Recruitment a copy of your CV, you will not be disappointed by this amazing high-tech manufacturer.
  
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
  
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

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