Graduate Sales Engineer (Automotive)

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a motivated technical sales graduate to manage customer relationships and drive sales. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will oversee the sales process and contribute to marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a desire to excel in technical sales.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a keen interest in technical engineering.
• Proven experience in technical sales or strong technical background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire sales process including lead qualification and account management.
• Provide after-sales support and address customer queries.
• Contribute to the development of 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

Job Description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee the entire sales process, including lead qualification, evaluation, account management, and fostering strong customer relationships.
2. Record leads, opportunities, and orders in our CRM system.
3. Proactively and independently work to achieve and surpass sales targets.
4. Provide after-sales support, addressing customer queries and resolving any issues.
5. Contribute to the development of sales and marketing strategies for new markets and industries.
6. Attend occasional UK exhibitions and travel to suppliers for training and meetings.
7. 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: Understanding of DAQ, including logging analogue, digital, and CAN signals; experience with Ethernet, CAN communications, and data analysis.