Job Title: Sales Graduate
Company: Pepperl+Fuchs
Location: South East Territory (London,Kent, Surrey, Guildford and surrounding areas; flexibility across Essex & Brighton)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits
• 26 days holiday
• 8% pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Bonus and Commission
Company Overview
Pepperl+Fuchs is a global leader in industrial sensor technology and intrinsically safe explosion protection, with over 80 years of innovation in automation. Supporting industries such as renewable energy, automotive, water treatment, and chemical systems, the business is at the forefront of digital transformation and sustainable solutions.
With a collaborative and supportive culture, Pepperl+Fuchs values individuality, professional growth, and personal responsibility creating an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to long-term success.
The Role
This is an external, field-based sales position focused on the South East territory. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing B2B customer relationships, promoting a range of technical products and solutions, and supporting business growth within the region.
The role will involve regular travel (approximately three days per week on the road), with occasional visits to the Oldham office for induction and training.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Promote and sell technical products and solutions in a B2B environment
• Identify new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate technical solutions
• Manage sales activity, pipeline, and reporting effectively
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and competitor activity
Development & Training
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Discovery ADR Elevate Programme, a structured development programme designed to accelerate early career progression.
Programme includes:
• 6 days of experiential workshops across the first year
• Blended learning with practical, on-the-job application
• 1:1 coaching and ongoing feedback
• Real-world projects with structured evaluation
• Clear development goals and manager alignment
• Access to online learning resources and learning journal
• Optional ILM qualifications
Core development areas:
• Mindset & professionalism
• Communication & influence
• Commercial awareness & problem-solving
• Collaboration & leadership potential
• Resilience & adaptability
• Delivering real business impact
Where we are looking for in the role:
• Degree educated (engineering or technical discipline preferred, but not essential)
• Strong technical interest or aptitude, with a hands-on mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach
• Demonstrates curiosity, resilience, and adaptability
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence required
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