Industry Relations Manager

Intertek

5d•Remote

About The Position

Global Key Account Manager – Remote Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Industry Relations Manager to remotely join our Transportation Technologies team in Kentwood, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the collision repair industry. Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in the automotive collision industry
Previous experience in supporting sales for quotations required
Must be self-motivated, assertive, and have the ability to work independently
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and superior presentation skills
Working knowledge of computer systems, i.e. Microsoft Office is essential
Experience working with diverse teams (engineering, operations, marketing)
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time, local and international travel
Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and perform all clerical functions inherent to the position
Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workloads, with efficient time management
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and research/build relationships with new clients through meetings, tours, training sessions, etc.
Serve as a main point of contact for key stakeholders; draft executive talking points, anticipate client needs by possessing a thorough understanding of the client's business and how the program benefits their needs
Identify and establish key areas to develop, highlighting the program and company's unique selling propositions and differentiators
Aid in new business processes including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation based on industry experience and client feedback
Use best practice communications tactics and public relation tools and make recommendations on best methods to internal teams
Complete and/or conduct media interviews and/or preparation
Attend industry functions, disseminate information to internal teams and provide recommendations on program modifications as needed