Graduate Sales Specialist

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Looking to break into the fast-paced world of medical devices with full training, support and clear career progression? This is your chance to join a leading medical device company specialising in endoscopy equipment.

Role Overview:

As part of a structured training programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience, receive expert mentorship and develop the skills required to progress into an Associate Sales Specialist role.

You'll work closely with Regional Sales Managers, gradually taking on more responsibility across sales support, customer training, clinical demonstrations and account management.

This will be a field-based role, covering a territory consisting of Reading, Salisbury, Southampton, Portsmouth, Guildford and Redhill.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the regional sales team with customer training and account management activities.

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Managing and prioritising your own workload effectively.

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Gathering and feeding back valuable customer insights, competitor intelligence and market information.

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Attending and contributing to regional and national sales meetings, training events, workshops and industry congresses.

Person Specification:

* Degree in Biomedical Science, Biology, Sports and Exercise Science or similar

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Experience of success in a team environment that is transferrable to sales

Package:

* Clear progression opportunities (with increasing earning potential)

* Company car, phone and laptop

* Supportive, team-based environment with a focus on development and promotion from within

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