Platform Resourcing are currently working with a leading Global Engineering Company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a Graduate Sales Engineer. With a true focus on customer service, this client are a world leader in there field. They are looking for a graduate who is qualified to degree level within an engineering discipline.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the account management of new and existing customers, as well as liaising with internal, external team members to ensure client specifications are met. This role will allow the successful candidate career progression and the chance to learn and work within a technical environment.
Graduate Sales Engineer Benefits:
Salary of up between £30,000 and £35,000 dependent on experience
Hours - Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a 4.00pm finish every Friday
10% yearly bonus
Excellent internal progression opportunities and very low turnover in staff, most remaining their whole careers
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
7% matched pension contribution
Brand new modern office facilities
Free On-site Parking
Overtime - paid at time and a halfGraduate Sales Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:
Handling both incoming email and telephone inquiries in regard to product costs.
Building rapport quickly with prospective customers to ensure service excellence is provided.
Advising customers on the correct products after establishing their needs.
Ensuring that product knowledge is accurate, current and informed.
Interpreting customer's inquiries and use of product knowledge to price the correct items.
Account management of large multinational BlueChip customers.
Exceeding customer expectations, in respect of customer services levels.
Preparing and issuing quotations to customers, negotiating on cost where possible.
Securing orders with customers for both new and repeat business.
Working towards both team and personal set targets and deadlines.
Establishing customer specification requirements
Liaison with internal and external customers to ensure requirements are fit for manufacture and purpose.
Making amendments and adjustments when required
Creating and maintaining bills of materials
Maintain rationalization and suppress variety in the product ranges wherever appropriate.
Keep up to date with new product developments and technologies.Graduate Sales Engineer Essential Experience/Qualifications:
Experience within a similar mechanical design role within manufacturing/ engineering environment
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering based subject.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good time management skills, able to prioritise your own workload.
Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, MS project, etc)Privacy and General Data Protection Policy
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