Sales Representative, Duluth, GA

Intertek • Duluth, GA

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About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Sales Representative to join our Electrical team in Duluth, Georgia. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in regulatory product testing. 

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. 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.

The Sales Representative position will support the US Electrical business by direct sales activity including increasing existing sales and identifying and developing new business opportunities within an assigned territory/accounts. This position will spend at least 50% of the time outside of the office visiting clients, attending trade shows, etc. We’re looking for somebody who is self-sufficient with an entrepreneurial approach in their work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years successful direct sales experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Must be energized and self-motivated and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and to perform all clerical functions inherent to the position

Nice To Haves

• Business to business sales experience
• Experience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / SalesForce / other)

Responsibilities

• Sell Intertek’s services within assigned vertical, account and territory through effective client research, prospecting and networking.
• Meet with current and prospective customers via client presentations and participation at trade shows.
• Meet order and revenue quotas on a monthly basis.
• Write and follow up on proposals, specify appropriate standards and pricing; Follow through on sales transactions to ensure a superior customer experience for every project.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Meet all activity targets and log activity into iConnect (CRM).
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
• When working with Intertek, our Sales Representatives are offered a base salary plus monthly incentive eligibility based on sales goals.
• Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
• In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.
• When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED