Graduate Sales Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

Job Description

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This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity to grow your career. Work with world-class clients. An opportunity to make a difference. To the World. As we find innovative ways to make the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. From mental health, to causes that matter and effect humanity. Does this matter to you too? Then let’s talk. Let’s go, together.

Join Emerson as a Graduate Sales Engineer, within our UK & Ireland Sales group, where you can expect excellent product, sales & technical training, and the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring managers and engineers in the industry!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Located out of our Stockport office you will partake in a 12-month rotational programme rotating between our key business areas.
• During this time, you will learn about the products and services we offer, collaborate with our sales and technical teams to deliver excellent customer service, and contribute to the business growth, increasing sales opportunities with our customers.
• You'll actively participate in opportunity creation, solution engineering, proposal development, negotiation, closing, booking, and processing customer orders.
• Upon completion of the program, you will transition into the role of an Inside Sales Engineer. This role will further nurture your professional growth within Emerson.
• You will be required to live within a commutable distance of our Stockport office (or being willing to relocate).
  
  

Throughout the program, you will be paired with a Mentor from our organisation, as well as a Buddy who has previously participated in the Graduate Programme. Their guidance and support will ensure your growth and development. In addition, you will be involved in numerous continuous improvement projects which will allow the opportunity to build your network whilst gaining additional skills and experiences which all support the ongoing success for our organisation.

Who You Are:

You will be a driven graduate, with the desire to develop your skills through working with industry-leading customers, make an impact from day 1 and participate in projects which will allow you to rapidly learn, innovate and build connections.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Be on course to achieve a Bachelors Degree or Masters in a STEM discipline, with a graduation date between 2024- 2025.
• Be motivated and curious with a strong desire to succeed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• An interest within the Engineering field or a degree within Engineering.
  
  

At Emerson, we believe that collaboration drives innovation. Join our team as a Graduate Sales Engineer and be a part of something progressive! Apply today and let's shape the future together!

The deadline for applications is 31st January 2025

An Assessment Centre will be held in March 2025.

Expected start date for successful candidates: September 2025.

Our Offer To You:

By joining Emerson as a Graduate, you will be working at the heart of our business. This means that the skills and business insight gained can serve as an invaluable foundation toward developing your career within our global organisation. We offer plenty of opportunities for advancement and support this through our formal personal development planning process.

Our on-boarding program uses a blended learning approach to get you up and running as quickly as possible. You benefit from Emerson certified trainers with extensive knowledge of our customers, products and applications.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson .

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

Make this great opportunity yours!

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