Main characteristics
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Company
- Advanced Technical Recruitment
- Salary
- £30000 - £45000/annum Dependent upon Experience
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Sales
Job summary
Technical Sales Engineer Photonics Southampton IM3327Salary: £30-45k OTE, plus benefits
Job Term: Full Time, Permanent, Onsite
Job Outline:
A leading developer of optical products is now looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to join their growing team in Southampton.
Ideally you will have studied and worked with Photonics, Optics, Lasers or similar, and have a passion to move your career into a commercial role.
As Technical Sales Engineer, your main focus will be selling their existing products, managing enquiries through to close, and financial reporting.
Working closely with customers your focus will be to develop both new and existing sales opportunities.
Your time will be split between business development of new customers and supporting and developing existing customers/sales.
On a daily basis you will be talking with customers via phone and email as well as undertaking customer visits and attending trade shows as required.
Working with the Head of Sales, you will provide reports on the market, competitor intelligence, market trends and sales progress.
The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and strong communication skills
Experience:
Ideally you should have at least 2 years previous experience in a similar sales environment.
Product training will be given, but and understanding and passion for Photonics, Optics and Lasers is essential.
In return my client can offer an excellent salary, commission, and strong career development opportunities.
Qualifications:
As the successful Technical Sales Engineer, you should hold at least a Degree in a relevant subject such as Physics, Optics, Materials Science, coupled with experience working in a similar commercial role.
Additional information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to live and work in the UK. Copies of Passports and / or Visas will be requested for verification.
Skills: Technical Sales, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Photonics, Optics, Optical, Lasers.
To Apply: Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Iona Mulligan
Benefits: Dependent upon Experience