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 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for domestic sales of all SGS services applicable to assigned channels, including but not limited to testing, inspection, and audits.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for generating and closing leads and opportunities for domestic accounts within a strategic business unit (SBU) in accordance to SGS Connectivity and Products (CP) 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 Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background and experience 2 years Demonstrated sales success in professional services industry #IND123
Additional Information 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 accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
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