Graduate Sales Engineer (Automotive)

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1 week ago
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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

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