Graduate Sales Executive (Distribution)

Graduate Sales Executive (Distribution)

Location: Lower Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 4EL

Salary: Competitive, based on experience + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice pension scheme, life insurance, and a state-of-the-art facility!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

Now, with our newly built manufacturing facility in East Sussex and a bold expansion plan, we’re looking for a Graduate Sales Executive to join us!

As our Graduate Sales Executive you will support our customers and representatives, understanding their needs, identifying solutions and providing technical support.  

The majority of this support will be delivered remotely using MS Teams and other digital methods.

You will develop strong relationships, building business opportunities and working with the other members of the sales team.

This Technical Sales role includes international travel supporting distributors / conferences (approximately 1 week in 12).

As our Graduate Sales Executive you will be specifically responsible for:

• Providing technical support: Growing our business with research institutes through management of our 3rd party sales channels and supporting our distributor inquiries, providing technical support and quotations


• Networking: Identifying and qualifying additional sales channels and distribution customers and connecting to our customers through social media


• Sales Promotion: Creating and supporting webinars, virtual conferences, real conferences and preparing presentations and content for social media channels


• Product Management: Receiving and interpreting the voice of the customer and conducting competitive analysis 

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors in Science, Mechanical Engineering or relevant professional experience


• Technical work/home-related experience with a passion towards engineering


• Fluent English is required, other languages are desirable


• Full driver’s licence


• Valid passport as overseas travel will form part of this role

It would be great if you had:

• Practical experience in the field of scientific equipment or other technical equipment


• Any additional language skills should be highlighted

Why VACGEN?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader and work with some of the brightest minds in science and technology.

If you’re passionate about technical sales, have a keen interest in innovation, and want to be part of an exciting growth phase, this role is for you!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have the skills and ambition to excel as our Graduate Sales Executive, we want to hear from you!

Click “APPLY” today to submit your CV for immediate consideration.