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Intertek Associate Sales Representative in Plano, Texas
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
What will you do?
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.
