SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
Responsible for the sales and marketing activities at assigned accounts including; development of sales growth plan, generation of required reports, establishing and maintaining customer relationships and enhancement of the image and reputation of SGS in the marketplace.
Experience selling to the automotive sector (dealers, auto resellers, retailers, mechanic and repair shops, etc.)
Ability to promote and manage a product line aimed at the consumer market
Increases sales and grows profitability in assigned accounts.
Establishes sales growth plan through the development and regular update of Sales Target Sheets.
Develops sales skills, in addition to technical service knowledge, in order to sell multiple product lines and to be able to develop cross-selling opportunities across business lines as they present themselves.
Maintains sales information systems and expense reporting systems via communications of weekly highlights, contact reports, expense reports, etc. in a timely and accurate manner.
Creates and maintains business relationships with key customers contacts and management through regularly scheduled meetings, anticipating customer needs and ensuring operational excellence.
Participates in entertainment activities with existing and new customers to develop and enhance our business relationships.
Communicates customer requirements/opportunities to SGS sales and technical management, and other functional resources as appropriate.
Continually involved in facilitating operational excellence by communicating customer needs to internal counterparts to ensure timely and accurate solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
Increases industry awareness and knowledge by attending appropriate industry conferences and company meetings.
Takes the lead on promoting self development through participation in company approved technical sales and leadership training programs in addition to on-the-job learning opportunities.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
Qualifications
College Degree, preferably in technical discipline or transferrable experience; with a minimum of 5 years industry experience. (Required)
Travels up to35%Some travel might be local or international.
In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site. The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated. Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.
The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended."
