Graduate Sales Engineer (Automotive)

Original Talent Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to manage the sales process and build strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will be automotive or mechanical engineering graduates with a passion for sales in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include lead management, after-sales support, and strategic contributions. The role offers a significant opportunity for career growth and development in technical sales.

Qualifications

• Graduated in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in technical sales or customer support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire sales process, manage leads, and foster customer relationships.
• Provide after-sales support and address queries.
• Contribute to sales and marketing strategies.

Skills

Technical Sales Experience

Customer Support

Communication

Business Acumen

IT Proficiency

Motivated and Sales-Driven

Team Collaboration

Education

Automotive or Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Job description

This position would be ideally suited to an auotmotive or mechanical engineering graduate who has a keen interest in technical engineering that is keen to carve out a career in technical sales. The ideal candidate will be some with the hunger and desire to work in fast paced technical sales environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the entire sales process, including lead generation, qualification, evaluation, account management, and fostering strong customer relationships.
• Record leads, opportunities, and orders in our CRM system.
• Proactively and independently work to achieve and surpass sales targets.
• Provide after-sales support, addressing customer queries and resolving any issues.
• Contribute to the development of sales and marketing strategies for new markets and industries.
• Attend occasional UK exhibitions and travel to suppliers for training and meetings.
• Work office hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

KEY SKILLS:

• Technical Sales Experience: Proven experience in technical sales or a strong technical background with a desire to transition into a customer-facing technical sales role.
• Customer Support: Previous experience in providing customer support.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for effectively pitching products and building customer trust.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles to support overall business goals.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in IT, with experience in CRM systems or similar tools being highly desirable.
• Motivated and Sales-Driven: Self-motivated with a strong drive for achieving sales targets.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a small team while dealing with large corporations.
• Desirables: Understand DAQ: how to log analogue, digital and CAN signals. Experience with Ethernet, CAN communications and data analysis.