Science Graduate

Bridgend
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Opportunity for a science graduate (chemistry, forensic science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology, materials science) to join an award-winning business as a graduate internal sales scientist.

Structured Training & Personal Development: Over a two-year period, you'll receive extensive and varied training across the business. Expert mentors will guide you through a personal development plan, giving you structured career progression.

Attractive Remuneration Package: You'll start on £26,625, progressing to £27,660 after six months, £28,695 after one year, and £30,250 after two years!

Flexibility: After probation, benefit from an industry-leading flexi-time scheme, enabling you to earn an extra day off each month - work-life balance done right!

Technology & Innovation: The business has a well-deserved reputation for advanced technical innovations. You'll work with and learn from world-leading scientists, engineers, and commercial specialists.

What you'll be doing as a graduate: -

In your first year, you will undertake intensive training on the company's products and technologies at their headquarters; this will include: -

Gaining knowledge and experience across the entire product portfolio
Working as part of the sales support team to provide pre-sales technical support to new/potential customers.
Participating in prospecting activities and customer outreach to identify new business opportunities.
Undertaking regular customer outreach activities to build and maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and identify new business opportunities.
Supporting broader sales activities with the field sales team, product specialists, and global distributors.In your second year, you will undergo more detailed training on the product range. You will also have the opportunity to focus in more detail on different elements of the technical sales process, which will be driven by your development and progress during the first phase of training.

What you'll need to apply for this science graduate position: -

A Degree in chemistry, forensic science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology, materials science, or a related field.
The desire to work in a customer-focused internal sales role and the willingness to travel if required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.About the hiring company: -

The hiring company is a global organisation with four international subsidiaries. Its culture is friendly, and it enjoys very low staff turnover rates. The business has gained an enviable reputation for being a stable, considerate employer with excellent career development opportunities.

What you'll receive as a graduate: -

Salary & Benefits: £26,625, progressing to £27,660 after six months, £28,695 after one year, and £30,250 after two years! And excellent benefits, including a salary sacrifice pension, 24 days of holidays, plus eight bank holidays

Other Perks: Flexi-time, an EV lease scheme, benefits such as will-writing, technology purchasing and a nursery support scheme which can save employees £1000s in childcare costs, a cash healthcare plan for routine healthcare needs, state-of-the-art spacious offices, free on-site parking, and free use of EV chargers.

If you are a science graduate, please apply today! If you would like further information before applying, please contact the office and quote reference number.

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