Materials Science / Engineering Graduate (Sales)
Russell Taylor Group
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Type: Permanent, Full Time 39 Hours
Salary: Competitive
Additional: 25 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday / Life Insurance / Company Pension (6/6) / Sales Compensation 15% - 45%Russell Taylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for a Materials Science / Engineering Graduate to join our client's clean energy facility in the Hitchin area working with some very exciting customers in multiple technical disciplines. Our client is a Global business with massive scope to progress within. This is not a normal sales role, this role will be spent working very closely with the laboratory team so will not just be spent sitting at a desk in an office environment. Our client is looking for someone who is confident, ambitious, and passionate about Materials Science who can utilise their technical knowledge in a commercial setting. This role will predominately involve converting complex technical requests to full quotes and will include full training.The Role:
- Conversion of complex technical Documents to quotes. Understanding of the technical documentation is key here.
- Work closely with clients on their projects- which will involve selling solutions and working with the client on a consultation approach.
- Follow up leads for future business opportunities.
- Work in close collaboration with the sales, laboratory teams as well as the general managers.
- Engage with clients and potentially new clients via phone, email, and socials.
- Contact clients to qualify the quote request.
- Calculate costing models from standard price lists for quotes.
- Provide clarification and modification of quotations when required.
- The ideal candidate will be customer focused, action oriented, approachable and patience.
- Assist in more complex PO when necessary.
- Use the CRM database to record any activities such as calls and client visits, but also ensuring that it is up to date and duplications are removed.
- Working to targets to achieve sales goals and increase chance of commission.
- Participate in client visits and events when required-this is usually lead by one of the managers and you will act as more of a Technical Support.
- Degree in a Materials Science / Engineering Discipline
- Very confident and able to communicate with senior staff whilst working within a fast-paced environment.
- A data driven person with the ability to calculate figures such as interest, commission, discounts and apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
- The flexibility and confidence to proactively develop new contacts within pre-existing clients.
- Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).
- Proficient in Microsoft applications.
- Willingness to travel to various sites.
- Full commercial training will be provided.
- Working in a variety of complex software environments.
- Progression up the ranks of the company.
- Working with high-profile clients.