Graduate Sales Engineer (FMCG Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; New Forest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Graduate Sales Engineer. This role involves generating leads, managing customer relationships, and providing technical sales support. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in customer-facing roles. The position offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 plus commission, training, and international travel opportunities.

Benefits

International Travel Opportunities

Training

Career Progression

Health Benefits

Tech Package

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering field.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• British passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally.
• Strategic planning and market research to identify areas of business to target.
• Attend public events and trade shows to preview products and maintain customer relationships.
• Carry out end to end sales cycles, with multiple customers.
• Negotiate on price, quotes, specifications and client needs to ensure full customer satisfaction.
• Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Lead generation and business development

Technical engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in an engineering field

Job description

Overview

Graduate Sales Engineer (FMCG Equipment)

£28,000 - £30,000 + Commission + International Travel Opportunities + Training + Career Progression + Health Benefits + Tech Package + Flexible Hours

Location: Ringwood

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally
• Strategic planning and market research to identify areas of business to target
• Attend public events and trade shows to preview products and maintain customer relationships
• Carry out end to end sales cycles, with multiple customers
• Negotiate on price, quotes, specifications and client needs to ensure full customer satisfaction
• Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines

The Role Context

This company are a leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer, working with high profile brands like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Arla and many more. They are R&D specialists who reinvent the way companies manufacture their products. They provide tailor made machinery solutions to the production process, improving efficiency and overall output for large and small scale manufacturing sites. On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be fully supported to learn how to sell products and consult with clients to fulfil their needs. You will be covering the entire sales life cycle, from lead generation to quotes and tenders. This role requires a technical engineering knowledge, that will be taught in a hands on environment.

The Person

• Degree in an engineering field
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Full UK driving licence
• British passport

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Additional Information

Keywords: Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Engineering, FMCG, Sales, Technical Sales, Graduate, Junior, R&D, Production, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Industrial

Reference Number: BBBH21715

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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