Graduate / Junior Sales Engineer Fibercore

Job description

We are looking for a recently qualified graduate to join our global sales team in the role of graduate / junior sales engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring technical salesperson and we would expect that the role would migrate into a full sales role within two years.

The role is to provide support and administration to the global sales function. In addition to this, as you mature in the role, you will increasingly become involved in sales activities. The role will also involve liaising with our marketing department in order to help drive marketing activities.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Management of customer records
• Responding to website emails and general sales calls
• Sending out quotes
• Customer support and customer queries including liaising with engineering in resolving technical issues
• Promoting customer satisfaction
• Maintenance of catalogue and pricelists
• Market Research
• Taking sales meeting minutes and monitoring actions
• Assisting marketing with marketing campaigns
• Mailshots and telesales to small clients and new clients

Person requirements

This role will suit you if you are ambitious and self-motivated, you want to become a successful sales person, you have an aptitude for and interest in science and scientific products, and you are excited by joining a smaller (but successful and ambitious) organisation where you will make a difference in defining its future success. Graduates of a top tieruniversity with a science-related degree preferred; some sales experience advantageous.

Company information

Fibercore is a private equity backed market leader in the field of ‘Specialty’ Optical Fibers. Originally a technology spin-out from the University of Southampton, now celebrating its 30th year in business, the company exports over 95% of its production to around 50 countries Worldwide. Its innovative products are used in a diverse range of industrial sectors including aerospace, telecommunications, energy and fundamental research – and have been deployed quite literally from Southampton to Mars! Growing demand, together with ambitious plans, means that we need exceptional individuals. If this sounds like you – then Fibercore wants to hear from you.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

How to apply

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