Sales Specialist

Intertek

13d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Sales Specialist – Menlo Park, CA Intertek is searching for a Sales Specialist to join our Electrical team in our Menlo Park, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Sales . By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Sales Specialist is responsible for performing various sales duties and will be considered a stepping-stone to an outside sales position. Salary & Benefits Information The base wage or salary range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour. 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 time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Sales Specialist are offered: Day to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects Opportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation) Employee referral bonuses

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED equivalent
1+ year of prior relevant experience and/or training (ie. administrative, sales, customer services, or technical support)
Excellent Customer service and communication skills in both verbal and written format
Excellent attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
MS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (Business Administration or relevant technical field)
Experience working with a CRM tool (MS Dynamics, Sales Force, etc.)
Technical writing skills/experience
Experience working in a B2B sales environment
Prior relevant sales experience, education or training
Experience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / Sales Force / other)

Responsibilities

Process transactional quotes and orders in an efficient and effective manner.
Provide prompt and accurate responses to quotation requests, leads and inquiries.
Follow up on proposals and close business.
Research and resolve account problems.
Work closely with customers and operations to facilitate a superior customer experience.
May perform client research, prospecting and networking.
May provide marketing support for webinars, lunch and learns, open houses, technical seminars, etc.
Perform other work as required.

Benefits

paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
medical plan options
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
a 401(k) plan with company matching
tuition reimbursement
Day to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects
Opportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation)
Employee referral bonuses