Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Graduate Sales Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

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Graduate Sales Manager (Mechanical Engineer)
£28,000 - £32,000 + Uncapped Commission + Worldwide Travel + 33 Days Holiday
Bournemouth
Are you a Graduate with a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar looking to kickstart your career within a manufacturing giant, offering technical hands-on training of their specialist bespoke equipment, alongside travel opportunities across the globe?
This company are a leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer, working with high profile brands like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Arla and many more. They are R&D specialists who reinvent the way companies manufacture their products. They provide tailor-made machinery solutions to the production process, improving efficiency and overall output for large- and small-scale manufacturing sites.
On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be fully supported to learn how to sell products and consult with clients to fulfil their needs. You will be covering the entire sales life cycle, from lead generation to quotes and tenders. This role requires a technical engineering knowledge, covering a nationwide patch.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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This role would suit a Graduate with a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar looking to travel across the globe, upskilling into a full-fledged Sales Manager.
The Role
- Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally
- Strategic planning and market research to identify areas of business to target
- Negotiate on price, quotes, specifications and client needs to ensure full customer satisfaction
- Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm - 1pm finish on Friday


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The Person
- Mechanical Engineering graduate or similar
- Full UK Driving Licence
Keywords: Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Engineering, FMCG, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Manager, Capital Sales, R&D, Production, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Graduate
Reference Number: BBBH27402a
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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