Graduate Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Gwent

Company

Platform Resourcing

Salary

£29000 - £35000/annum + Holidays + Pension + Bonus

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Platform Resourcing are working with a multi-national Engineering company that are currently in an exciting time of expansion and looking for an Internal Sales Coordinator.

This role will offer fast paced career progression, with multiple opportunities within this large organisation. They are very focused on developing careers and have a multi-billion turnover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with business customers, mainly large BlueChip companies in regard to their orders. You will be responsible for the account management of new and existing B2B customers that are making enquiries about new products. Your role will be to offer the correct product advice based on the client's specifications, then creating a quotation for customers. You will liaise with internal departments to arrange manufacture of products, processing orders accurately and on time, as well as arranging delivery in line with customer expectations. You will then provide aftercare support, ensuring customers are happy with their orders.

Internal Sales Coordinator Benefits:

Salary of up to £35,000 totally dependent on experience
Hours - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm 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
Excellent Contributory Pension
Brand new modern office facilities
Free On-site ParkingInternal Sales Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling both incoming email and telephone inquiries in regard to products based on individual company requirements.
Building rapport with both prospective and existing customers including multinational BlueChip companies.
Reviewing customer specifications and drawings to be able to provide consultative advice, promoting suitable products matching their requirements.
Arrange review meetings with Sales Engineers when there are special order requirements.
Providing accurate pricing, taking into account materials used, project size, urgency and product alterations required.
Liaising with internal teams including production to establish lead times as well as suitable dispatch times.
Preparing and issuing quotations to customers, negotiating on cost where possible.
Following up on quotations to secure orders with customers for both new and repeat business.
Review and validate quoted delivery dates with the manufacturing team prior to order entry.
Processing orders accurately, ensuring all information is up to date and correct.
Notifying customers of any delivery changes or delays, ensuring relationships are maintained.
Making amendments and adjustments to orders when required, as well as cancellations.
Keep up to date with new product developments and technologies.Platform Resourcing are currently working with a leading Global Engineering Company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a Engineering Graduate. With a true focus on customer service, this client is a world leader in their field. They are looking for a graduate who is qualified to degree level within an engineering discipline.

This role will offer fast paced career progression, with multiple opportunities within this large organisation. They are very focused on developing careers and have a multi-billion turnover.

The successful candidate will need to have an Engineering related qualification, preferably mechanical or chemical. This will initially start as a customer support role, advising on products, liaising with internal engineering teams and processing of orders. There are various avenues to continue your career within, the company are keen to progress graduates and move them up within the business.

Engineering Graduate Benefits:

Salary of up between £29,000 and £35,000 totally dependent on experience
Hours - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm 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
Excellent Contributory Pension
Brand new modern office facilities
Free On-site ParkingEngineering Graduate Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling both incoming email and telephone inquiries in regard to products based on individual company requirements.
Building rapport with both prospective and existing customers including multinational BlueChip companies.
Reviewing customer specifications and drawings to be able to provide consultative advice, promoting suitable products matching their requirements.
Arrange review meetings with Sales Engineers when there are special order requirements.
Providing accurate pricing, taking into account materials used, project size, urgency and product alterations required.
Liaising with internal teams including production to establish lead times as well as suitable dispatch times.
Preparing and issuing quotations to customers, negotiating on cost where possible.
Following up on quotations to secure orders with customers for both new and repeat business.
Reviews and validate quoted delivery dates with the manufacturing team prior to order entry.
Processing orders accurately, ensuring all information is up to date and correct. written response to customer if delivery situation has changed.
Notifying customers of any delivery changes or delays, ensuring relationships are maintained.
Making amendments and adjustments to orders when required, as well as cancellations.
Keep up to date with new product developments and technologies.Engineering Graduate Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Degree qualified in an engineering related subject (product design, mechanical, chemical etc.).
Able to read technical drawings.
Ability to learn technical product knowledge and have an understanding of materials.
Confident to liaise with customers over the phone and via email.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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

By applying for this position, you are giving consent for Platform Resourcing Limited to contact you regarding this vacancy and to discuss potential opportunities that would be seen to be in both parties' interest for the explicit reason of assisting you to find work. Your details will not be passed on to any prospective employer/s without your prior consent. Platform Resourcing will not share any of your details with any third parties unless deemed suitable by you as the applicant/data subject.

The above is a general overview and should not be used as a comprehensive list of Platform Resourcing Limited's commitments. You can find more information on how we handle your data please see our Data Protection and General Data Protection Policy within our policies page on our company website. If you have any questions, call before applying.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV online immediately, we will be in touch as soon as possible. For any further information, please contact the Newport Branch of Platform Resourcing

Privacy and General Data Protection Policy

By applying for this position, you are giving consent for Platform Resourcing Limited to contact you regarding this vacancy and to discuss potential opportunities that would be seen to be in both parties' interest for the explicit reason of assisting you to find work. Your details will not be passed on to any prospective employer/s without your prior consent. Platform Resourcing will not share any of your details with any third parties unless deemed suitable by you as the applicant/data subject.

The above is a general overview and should not be used as a comprehensive list of Platform Resourcing Limited's commitments. You can find more information on how we handle your data please see our Data Protection and General Data Protection Policy within our policies page on our company website. If you have any questions, please call us on (phone number removed) before applying.

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Benefits: Holidays + Pension + Bonus