Associate Sales Representative Job Listing at Intertek in Plano, TX (Job ID 9689)

Description

Associate Sales Representative 

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking an Associate Sales Representative to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing with an incredible group of people.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

What are we looking for?

The Associate Sales Representative position is responsible for performing various sales duties and will be considered a stepping-stone to an outside sales position.

Our Value Proposition

Intertek offers a salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including:

• Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) with company matching program (eligibility after 30 days of employment)
• Generous Vacation/Sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses 

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Associate Sales Representatives are offered: 

• Base pay plus monthly incentive eligibility based on sales goals 
• Day to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects 
• Opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation

• Manage designated accounts, including client meetings
• Manage inquiries, leads, and opportunities
• Process and manage 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.
• May prepare sales reports and forecasts.
• Enter sales activities into iConnect.
• 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.
• May include limited travel, up to 25%
• Perform other work as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED and prior relevant experience, or the equivalent in terms of education; experience and/or training.
• MS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Prior relevant sales experience, B2B preferred
• Experience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / Sales Force / other)

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.