Sales Account Executive (Hybrid) Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Calscience, Tustin, CA

Eurofins Scientific • Tustin, CA

153d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sales personnel, within assigned region, identifies and manages client accounts and business opportunities of Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, LLC to maximize market share, profitability, competitive advantage, and capacity utilization in the environmental analytical services market. Establishes and maintains productive relationships with Eurofins Environment Testing clients. Provides vision and acquires new accounts to sustain growth of the business by representing Eurofins Environment Testing, clearly communicating Eurofins Environment Testing services to new customers and markets. Identifies opportunities and captures profitable work by following up on leads, negotiating, and closing. Provides a valuable interface between the customer and Eurofins Environment Testing by communicating the customer's needs to the internal organization and fulfilling the role of customer advocate. The assigned region includes, Orange County, Los Angeles County and a possible expanded territory based on business needs. Position is remote with the ability to work in Tustin, CA occasionally as needed.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Sciences or related field
• Minimum 2-3 years progressively successful sales experience in a service industry.
• Lab experience and exposure to environmental industry preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting individual revenue as well as the goal for assigned region.
• Establishes and maintains a productive working relationship between the client and laboratory.
• Ensures customer awareness of Eurofins Environment Testing capabilities and services to improve selling opportunities.
• Provides sales plan forecast for assigned region.
• Reviews credit status of both new and existing customers prior to submitting bids or proposals for new work.
• Monitors accounts receivable status for accounts assigned and resolves collection issues as required.
• Develops and recommends strategies to facilitate pricing and bid/no bid decisions, establish Master Service agreements and provide budgetary information.
• Develops client profiles and determines potential and ability to fund work.
• Develops, qualifies, tracks, and closes leads to increase revenue.
• Reports sales activity within assigned area.
• Updates customer databases to identify business opportunities.
• Maintains productive relationships between customers and the Eurofins Environment Testing organization.
• Develops and implements account plans detailing specific clients, revenue goals and related account objectives to attain regional revenue quotas.
• Identifies key target markets and major accounts and develops strategies within assigned area of responsibility to attain market position for Eurofins Environment Testing and maintain profitability.
• Establishes, coordinates, negotiates, and completes Master Service Agreements with customers which both defines customers' specific needs and streamline processes.
• Within area of market responsibility, collects and documents information to establish pricing and evaluate Eurofins Environment Testing ability to meet customer requirements to meet win/loss ratios, average discount percentages and profitability.
• Effectively communicates customer needs and wants to Eurofins Environment Testing Customer Service Managers and Project Managers to facilitate successful completion of work.
• Completes summaries of sales development activities as directed by GM.
• Communicates all business opportunities (e.g., bids, quotes, proposals, and pricing inquiries) by providing copies or entering information into Eurofins Environment Testing database.
• Follows up on all outstanding bids, quotes, proposals, and price inquiries in order to achieve successful completion of the sales cycle.
• Negotiates pricing and contractual issues within area of responsibility with the approval of the GM.
• Presents Eurofins Environment Testing as a network of laboratories not limited to lab facilities within a geographical region to improve operational efficiencies.
• Controls expenses with respect to the selling function pursuant to Eurofins Environment Testing policy and with approval by GM.
• Assumes role as 'sponsor' for National Accounts as needed.
• Provides feedback on market conditions within area of responsibility to facilitate the development of new products and services.
• Maintains relationship with one or more of Eurofins Environment Testing network facilities to sustain awareness of operational issues related to Eurofins Environment Testing ability to meet customer requirements.
• Provides information concerning business opportunity outcomes with respect to win/lose ratios and future pricing strategies.
• Provides forecasting information to Customer Service Managers to assist operational staff with resource and operational planning.
• Assists with the development of sales materials.
• Gathers and communicates intelligence information on competitors within area of responsibility.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for new products and services within assigned region.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Dental and vision options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees