Graduate Sales – Photonics – Southampton – IM3389G
Salary: £28-30k OTE, plus benefits
Job Term: Full Time, Permanent, Onsite
Job Outline:
Do you enjoy working in Photonics, Optics or Lasers?
Based in Southampton, a market leader in the provision of optical products is now looking for a Graduate Sales Engineer to join their growing team.
Ideally you will have studied and worked with Photonics, Optics, Lasers or similar, and have a passion to move your career into a commercial role.
As Graduate Sales Engineer, your main focus will be selling their existing products, managing enquiries through to close, and financial reporting.
Working closely with customers your focus will be to develop both new and existing sales opportunities.
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.
Working with the Head of Sales, you will provide reports on the market, competitor intelligence, market trends and sales progress.
The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and strong communication skills.
Experience:
It is expected you should have at least 2 years previous experience in a similar technical sales environment.
Product training will be given, but and understanding and passion for Photonics, Optics and Lasers is essential.
In return my client can offer an excellent salary, commission, and strong career development opportunities.
Qualifications:
As the successful Business Development Manager, you should hold at least a Degree in a relevant subject such as Physics, Optics, Materials Science, coupled with experience working in a similar commercial role.
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: Business Development, BDM, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Engineer, Photonics, Optics, Optical, Lasers.
To Apply: Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Iona Mulligan