Trainee Sales Engineer (Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit related bonus

Training

Career progression

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Sales Engineer (Automation) in Tottenham. A recent engineering graduate will join a well-established automation company offering training, a profit-related bonus, and clear progression.

The role combines outbound sales, account management, and technical support to drive growth. You will generate new business, manage customer accounts, build relationships with contractors, respond to inquiries, and prepare quotations.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduate expected.
• Experience not required but desirable in sales support.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls and proactive sales activity.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Build long-term relationships with contractors, engineers and trade customers.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide product support.
• Prepare quotations and follow opportunities through to close.

Skills

Outbound sales

Account management

Customer support

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Sales Engineer (Automation)

£30,000 – £35,000 + Profit Related Bonus + Training + Career Progression + 25 Days + Bank Holidays + Company Benefits

Tottenham

Are you a recent graduate, from an engineering discipline, looking for an exciting opportunity to join a well-established automation company that offers excellent training and a profit related bonus?

Do you thrive in a role combining outbound sales activity, account management and customer support while working closely with technical and operational teams?

The company are a well-established supplier of control, automation and electrical products, supporting customers across the BEMS, HVAC, electrical and industrial sectors.

With a strong reputation for technical expertise, customer service and reliable supply solutions, the company continues to grow across the UK while maintaining a supportive and team-focused culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate looking to help drive business growth through a mixture of outbound business development and account management activity.

The Role:

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls and proactive sales activity
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts
• Build long-term relationships with contractors, engineers and trade customers
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide product support
• Prepare quotations and follow opportunities through to close

The Person:

• Recent graduate from an engineering discipline

Job reference: BBBH26724e

Key words: Trainee, Graduate, Sales, Technical, Executive, Distributor, Mechanical, Electrical, Progression, Training, Walthamstow, London, East London

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