Graduate Sales Engineer (FMCG Equipment)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Sales Engineer for FMCG equipment in New Forest. This role involves engaging with high-profile clients, managing the sales cycle, and developing business through strategic planning. Candidates must have an engineering degree and experience in customer facing roles. The position offers competitive salary, commissions, training, and health benefits with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Commission

International Travel Opportunities

Training

Career Progression

Health Benefits

Tech Package

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Must have experience in a customer-facing role.
• Valid UK driving license and British passport needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and develop business both in the UK and internationally.
• Conduct strategic planning and market research.
• Attend public events and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage complete sales cycles with various customers.
• Negotiate pricing and specifications with clients.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical sales

Market research

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Graduate Sales Engineer (FMCG Equipment)

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

Ringwood

Are you a engineering graduate looking to start a career in technical sales?

Do you want to work for a company who will invest in your career progression and skillset development, to become an independent sales executive?

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.

This role would suit an engineering graduate looking to join a company who will train them to be a high earning, skilful sales engineer, where you will be working with high profile manufacturers in the FMCG industry.

The Role:

• 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 Person:

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

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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