Sales Account Associate- Electrical Engineering (South East Region)

Job Description

As the Sales Account Associate, you will be responsible for domestic sales of all SGS services applicable to assigned channels, including but not limited to testing, inspection, and audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for generating and closing leads and opportunities for domestic accounts within a strategic business unit (SBU) in accordance to SGS CRS sales strategies and individual targets
• Responsible for effective and professional relationships and close cooperation with key internal customers and support teams, including client services, technical and operations
• Execute sales and offer solutions to U.S.-based customers for domestic opportunities within channels described in primary responsibilities above
• Visit potential customers to prospect for new business
• Develop close working relationships with SGS affiliates to fully present SGS capabilities and close sales
• Develop and issue quotations and proposals, negotiating fees, terms and conditions as necessary
• Secure appropriate legal documents for client relationship, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and statements of work
• Work to fully qualify all opportunities for sales to accounts in assigned channels
• Develop close cooperation with client’s service team to insure ease and transparency of client information and requirements
• Develop sales and marketing plans with sales manager to ensure the achievement of targets
• Attend industry and trade show events for lead generation and prospecting
• Responsible key sales administrative functions: Call reports, pre- and post- tradeshow reports, sales reports, maintenance of all data in Customer Platform SharePoint site, and other reports/presentations as may be required by management
• Works closely with the business unit managers when responding to a request for proposal (RFP) to inform them of market conditions, pricing issues and the current competition on the program
• Makes presentations to various groups within the customer’s organization when needed
• Acts as the lead person on preparing the written proposal in response to customer’s RFP, coordinates all information from the different disciplines and arranges the formal response
• Maintain knowledge of the SGS Group network and services
• Actively promote the image, capability and integrity of SGS to the account
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational background in Analytical Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience

Preferred:

• Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience in international / multi-cultural environments
• Direct experience in scheduling, planning is an advantage
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level required
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required
• Persuasive, diplomatic, but always to the point, and a strong ability to sell a concept.
• Hands-on, self-driven, open-minded, results-oriented proactive team player.

Proven problem-solving abilities.

• Willing and able to interact with Client on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings
• Ability to work well independently and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask, detail-oriented with a keen sense of urgency.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.

Business awareness

• Leadership skills
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and or Clinical Laboratory skills
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
• Target oriented
• Project Management and organizational skills
• Availability, flexibility, and responsiveness
• Strong service-oriented mindset
• Professional, high standards in personal presentation
• Ability to manage relationships under stress

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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