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Are you a Sales Engineer looking for an opportunity to join a business in growth markets?
Perhaps you’re a design engineer that wants to grow your career in a different direction?
Or maybe you’re an Applications engineer wanting to sharpen your commercial skills?
We’re on the hunt for a mechanically minded individual to support revenue growth for a sub contract manufacturer providing manufacturing and assembly capabilities in growth markets like medtech and aerospace. This business deals with a number of blue chip customers and supports the development and production of safety and mission critical products that have some really nifty applications, products you’ll be proud to have been involved with.
We’re looking for those that have a really good technical capacity and are natural relationship builders. This is a sales role so of course you’ll need to have a good commercial head on your shoulders too, as well as a natural tenacity to close the sale.
If you can answer yes to the following we want to hear from you:

  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Some sales and/or customer relationship management experience (doesn’t need to be in engineering or manufacturing)
  • Ability to research the market and identify new customer potential.
    Given this is a business in growth mode with some very exciting plans ahead (we call tell you more when we talk) this opportunity can pave the way for bigger and brighter things in the future. So if you’re in growth mode and want to make some exciting plans for your career get in touch,
    About 1492 Search
    In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!
    We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.
    1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability

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