Graduate Mechanical Sales Engineer â?? Medical & I

Executive Placements · Kensington

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Sales

  • Develop new business opportunities within the medical and industrial sectors.
  • Promote a range of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, and engineered solutions.
  • Conduct regular customer visits throughout assigned territories.
  • Prepare technical quotations and proposals.
  • Follow up on quotations and negotiate commercial agreements.
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve agreed sales targets.

Medical Market Development (60%)

  • Promote central medical vacuum systems and related vacuum technologies.
  • Build relationships with:
  • Consulting Mechanical Engineers
  • Healthcare Consultants
  • Hospital Groups
  • Medical Contractors
  • Healthcare Facility Managers
  • Medical End Users
  • Support new hospital developments and refurbishment projects.
  • Identify opportunities within healthcare infrastructure projects.

Industrial Market Development (40%) Develop business opportunities across industries including:

  • Food Processing
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • Chemical Processing
  • Plastics
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • General Industrial Applications
  • Identify vacuum applications and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.

Technical Consulting

  • Understand customer processes and applications.
  • Recommend technically suitable vacuum solutions.
  • Provide product demonstrations and technical presentations.
  • Interpret engineering specifications and tender documents.
  • Assist with equipment selection and system sizing.
  • Liaise with internal engineering and service departments.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Build long-term relationships with key accounts.
  • Provide outstanding technical support before and after sales.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain CRM records and activity reports.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Essential)

Experience

  • Graduate or up to 2 years' relevant engineering experience.
  • Exposure to technical sales, customer-facing engineering, or internships will be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge Knowledge of any of the following would be beneficial:

  • Vacuum technology
  • Mechanical systems
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Rotating equipment
  • Process engineering
  • Medical gas or vacuum systems
  • Industrial equipment

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Technical probl

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