Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Trainee Sales Administrator – Technical Sales Progression
£22,000 – £26500 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Full training + Progression
Stoke – Office based
Are you a college leaver with a full UK driving licence and an interest in engineering or machinery, looking to kickstart your career with a well-established pump manufacturer offering structured training and clear progression opportunities into a Technical Sales Engineer role?
This UK manufacturer, with a £21 million turnover, supplies innovative pumping and fluid handling solutions to the construction, utilities, housing, and wastewater sectors, built on over 65 years of engineering excellence, reliability, and customer-focused service trusted by local authorities, developers, and contractors nationwide.
In this role, you'll support the Pumps Sales team by managing enquiries, preparing quotations, maintaining CRM records, and helping customers find the right pumping solutions for a range of fluid handling applications. Working with clients across construction, utilities and industrial sectors, you'll build strong relationships while developing the technical knowledge needed to progress into a Technical Sales Engineer role.
This role would suit a college leaver or junior candidate with a full UK driving licence and a strong interest in engineering or machinery, looking to start their career with a well-established UK pump manufacturer offering structured training, hands-on technical development, and clear progression into a Technical Sales Engineer position.
The Role:
- Prepare quotations and tenders
- Manage incoming enquiries via CRM system
- Build and maintain client relationships
- 40 hour week, flexible between 8:00am and 6:00pm
The Person:
- College leaver or above
- Strong English and Maths
- Interest in engineering or machinery
- Own transport / commutable to site
- Commutable to Stoke
Reference: BBBH25801
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.
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