Graduate Sales Executive - Studentjob.co.uk

Are you a STEM Graduate who is looking for an opportunity to move away from the laboratory but still be connected to science? Are you looking to gain experience in the world of commercial sales? Our client is a rapidly growing and innovative business that delivers specialist chemical and physical testing services for a wide range of clients within the Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Cosmetics industries, amongst others. Due to growth, they are now looking to hire a Trainee Technical Sales Representative to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone to establish themselves in the scientific sales industry and gain some brilliant training.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and nurturing sales for the business.
• Targeting a range of specialist markets within the scientific and industrial sectors.
• Prospecting relevant companies and approaching them in an enthusiastic and knowledgeable manner, helping them to understand the benefits of the services offered.
• Having technical conversations with key decision makers and articulating specialist services in a manageable way for your audience.
• Travel overseas to exhibitions and conferences.

To be considered:

• You should hold a scientific degree, ideally Physics or Chemical Engineering related, however, we would also consider Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.
• This is a commercially focused role, so you will need to work well with others and be confident when talking over the phone and in person.
• Sales experience from a previous role is desired but not mandatory.
• The ability to be energetic, enthusiastic, and have an appetite to deliver results will be hugely important.
• A natural resilience and ability to persevere will also be highly useful.
• You will hold a valid driver’s licence and have your own transport.

You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment, competitive salary, and company benefits such as bonuses as well as strong progression opportunities. The company is looking to train this individual to hopefully progress to a Technical Sales Rep, and you will be provided with some great training and support. This role is mainly office-based but will have capacity to be hybrid once you have been there for a period of embedding.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter. Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.