Graduate Sales Engineer

Job Title Graduate Sales Engineer

Location: Biggin Hill (Office Based)

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hrs 8:30am - 17:30pm Mon-Fri

About us:

Founded in 1972, Autoflame Engineering is a world leader in combustion management. As a multi-award-winning British manufacturer with over 40 patents, we have spent 50 years revolutionising the industry. Our mission is simple: to help global organisations reduce fuel consumption and emissions through cutting-edge engineering.

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About The Role:

You will be joining a dynamic and growing sales team, focused on end-user engineering sales. This will include large installation project, equipment-supply contracts, maintenance agreements and smaller works. As part of the role, you will get the opportunity to engage with a wide range of clients from different industries and sectors.

This role represents a unique opportunity to work for a UK manufacturer, family business and a rapidly growing organisation. You will be equipped with the framework and support network to develop a successful career in sales.

This is an entry-level position with strong potential for career progression in-line with performance. The role is a sales and KPI focused role. The position will ultimately be judged on revenue generated for the business.

Due to the nature of the role and location, it is also essential that candidates hold a full UK driving licence and can reliably commute to Biggin Hill to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and Send quotations, proposals and consultancy audits to clients.
• Deliver Purchase Orders for equipment sales, maintenance contracts & smaller works.
• Establish and develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders, including clients, suppliers & internal business units.
• Support with all areas of sales activity when required.
• Willingness for domestic travel - Key focus on the UK market.
• Ensure all sales data is accurately submitted and updated on the system.
• Deliver presentations and pitches to potential clients.
• Collaborate and work with a dynamic team.

In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

About You:

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree (Technical/Engineering Degree preferred but any degree is sufficient)
• Ability to produce reports, proposals and structured documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interest in engineering, technology and industrial applications, with an awareness of energy efficiency and industry developments.
• Full UK Driving Licence Required.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Very self-motivated and possess a willingness to be successful in your career.

Education and Experience

• Any degree Level 2.1 and above.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car with all expenses covered (upon successful completion of probation)
• Opportunity for rapid career progression in-line with sales performance.
• Direct engagement and support from the owners of the business, including mentorship.
• Holiday entitlement is 28 days per year (plus all bank holidays will be given and the company closes over Christmas for a minimum of 3 days which are automatically taken from the above so the bookable leave is 25 days. Leave is pro rated in the first year.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme for qualifying employees which is 5% Employee and 3% Employer contribution
• Enrolment in the company healthcare scheme (Following successful completion of probation)
• Death in service life insurance of 2 x annual salary (following service of 1 year and under the age of 75)

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Trainee Sales Engineer, B2B Sales, Graduate Business Development Manager, Business to Business Sales, New Business Sales Executive, Lead Generation Junior Sales Engineer, Grad Sales Engineer may also be considered for this role.