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Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)

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6 months ago
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Remote, with travel around the UK

£42,000-£50,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Remote + Flexible Working + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar from a Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background looking for an autonomous, technical role selling specialist equipment within a dynamic, multi-national company who have ambitious goals of expansion providing the opportunity to continually progress to senior roles?

This well-established company provide a range of specialist industrial furnaces and associated equipment for a broad client base- primarily research companies and universities- but also selling to some manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking to increase their turnover by 50% in the next 12 months and due to this expansion want to grow their technical sales team.

In this autonomous role you will be the go-to person for providing technical product and project support for a broad client base. You will work primarily remotely, with regular travel to meet customers as you carry out quotations, undertake some upselling and identifying new business opportunities.

This varied role would suit someone from a Technical Sales background within Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces looking for a dynamic role where you will be the go-to specialist on projects and can continually progress to senior roles.

The Role:

Sell specialist products, bespoke industrial furnaces and ovens
Provide support for clients and discuss technical issues
Upsell existing products and identify new opportunities
Travel to meet customers and carry out quotations
Liaise with members of senior leadership teamThe Person:

Technical Sales Engineer or similar
Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background
Looking for a remote role with regular travelReference number: BBBH18424

Technical, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, Business Development, Account Management, Manager, Lab, Research, Equipment, Furnaces, Ovens, Industrial, Manufacturing, Commercial, R&D, South, London, Rading, Bristol, Watford, Luton, Hertfordshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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