Sales Representative, Columbus, OH

Intertek - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sales Representative position at Intertek is focused on driving direct sales activities within a designated territory. The role involves identifying and developing new accounts by leveraging Intertek's Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions. The Sales Representative will engage with clients to meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements for various electric products, ensuring a superior customer experience throughout the sales process.

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, as required.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years successful direct sales experience.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional ability to communicate and interact effectively in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• 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.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record required.
• 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 / Sales Force / other).

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement