Graduate Account Manager (Technical Sales)

Job Location: Kent

Job Salary: £30K - £35K DOE

Necessary Job Requirements:

The successful applicant to this Account Manager job will be qualified to degree level in Physics, Optics, Chemistry or a similar scientific related subject and either have previous sales / account manager experience or is looking to begin a career in technical sales. As such candidates will be commercially savvy, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop both existing client relationships as well generating new accounts.

Job Responsibilities:

Our client is an established and fast-growing distributor of optical components. They are currently looking to recruit a Graduate who they will train in-house to fill the Account Manager job. Successful candidates will provide essential technical support and advice to both existing and new customers, advising customers regarding technical specification, design and application and ensuring successful delivery of optical components, offering a full 360 service and engaging with departments regarding quality, metrology and dispatch.

If you are looking to become part of a successful, forward thinking company that will aid your continued career development in a structured environment, then this could be the job for you.

The Candidate:

Essential:

• Degree in Physics, Optics, Chemistry, or a related scientific subject
• Either previous sales experience on a passion to begin a career in sales
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable:

• SAP (although training will be provided)