Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements

Graduate Technical Sales Executive Rugby 28-32K per annum The Technical Sales Specialist role is responsible for driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, and providing technical expertise for electronic materials in the PCB/EIF sector. You will manage your own customer accounts, identify new business opportunities, and provide technical and commercial solutions that meet customer needs. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and market growth targets. Manage a defined customer territory, identifying potential product applications and market opportunities. Engage with new and existing customers through field visits, technical discussions, and product demonstrations. Provide technical advice, guidance, and support during product specification, installation, and after-sales service. Prepare quotations, proposals, and commercial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Collaborate with the Business Manager and internal teams to confirm customer requirements and ensure successful product delivery. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform sales strategy. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Provide accurate sales forecasts and report on performance against targets. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support team projects. You: HNC or degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Strong technical product knowledge in electronic materials. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems such as Dimensions or SAP is advantageous. Full UK Driving License required. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Graduate Demand Planner Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 Location: Lincoln Our Client is devoted to advancing science, acquiring and inventing new technology, and using it to help our customers solve challenges in business and society. They serve an immense range of applications, providing technologies vital to industrial growth markets. This is a hands-on role in which the successful candidate will work closely with the Procurement and Supply Chain teams to fulfil the requirements of the role. The Graduate Demand Planner will carry out analysis of current customer sales orders and customer demand to guide and influence supply chain operations. The role involves a variety of tasks such as creating and maintaining top level scheduling through the ERP system (SAP HANA), using business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from the sales function. Responsibilities: Tracking material inventory. Maintaining knowledge and understanding of sales order book and forecasts. Collecting data from internal & external sources on factors known to influence demand. Obtaining information on factors that could impact demand such as technical issues and annual leave in production. Gathering data from purchasing that can affect demand. Developing demand plans for top level product and reaching agreement with production leads that plans can be achieved. Using and maintaining the company's ERP system. Providing input to the purchasing team in developing and executing inventory strategies on material procurement About you: Skilled at forecasting, inventory management and supply chain management. Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems. Relevant experience and/or qualification(s) in one of the following: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics. Benefits: Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6% Employee Assistance Programme Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced family-friendly benefits Company sick pay Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms) About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.