Trainee Technical Sales Representative

Our unique position and niche offerings have given us a fast track into relationships with household-names such as Apple, L'Oreal, Unilever and PepsiCo.
Your Role
With full responsibility for your allotted industry verticals, your role will be to grow sales from our existing customers and to nurture profitable new relationships from leads generated from our business development and marketing function as well as through your own activity.
Working closely with our technical specialists, your primary job will be to uncover customer needs, identify and communicate solutions and articulate the value of our services in order to secure business.
Training and Support
Your training and development in the role will be very much "on-the-job" but our friendly and supportive team will provide you with all the help and guidance necessary to fulfil your role.
You will be on a steep learning curve as you get to grips with the science behind our services, our value proposition to the marketplace and the sales and business development processes we operate.

+ You will be educated to a minimum A-Level in a scientific, technical or business discipline
+ You will be an ambitious and proactive self-starter .
+ You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please note : Due to our rural location, your own transport will be a necessity.

From our beautiful location nestled deep in the South Downs National Park, The Centre for Industrial Rheology has a global reach, delivering highly specialised materials analysis services, consulting and training to the world's leading manufacturing corporations, disruptive innovators and start-ups.
The vast range of industries we serve includes :
+ Pharmaceuticals, consumer health and medical devices
+ Energy and environmental technologies, including carbon capture, batteries and fuel cells.
+ Food and drinks, from plant-based protein and alt-dairy to chocolate, coffee and spirits
+ Sustainable oils and lubricants
+ Cosmetics and beauty, from mascara and make-up to shampoos, conditioners and styling products
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Start your career in a unique company delivering niche services to the world's leading manufacturers.
Interact directly with research leaders and brilliant innovators that shape our world.
Gain unparalleled exposure to a breadth of commercial activities and strategies that fuel business growth.
We are looking to appoint an energetic and ambitious Technical Sales Trainee to join our commercial team and help drive the growth of our business.
Salary : £25k to £30k base + quarterly bonus
Benefits
Working with us, the successful candidate will enjoy :
+ The opportunity for fast progression to a full Technical Sales Representative role with on-target first year earnings of £50k
+ An attractive salary and a profit-related bonus scheme
+ International travel to events, exhibitions and clients' sites
+ Casual dress in an idyllic country location with copious on-site parking
+ 31 days holiday