Senior Sales Representative

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Sales Representative in Arlington Heights, IL to join our Electrical team.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies product testing expertise quickly and efficiently to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market they wish to enter. Our 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. 

The Sales Representative position is responsible for direct sales activity within an assigned territory identifying and developing new accounts leveraging Intertek’s Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions. We are looking for somebody who is self-sufficient with an entrepreneurial approach in their work.   

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

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 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 be doing? 

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 in to iConnect, as required. Prepare sales reports and forecasts, as required. Perform other duties 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:

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year of prior successful sales experience. Superior interpersonal and customer service skills. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and superior presentation skills. Must be energized and self-motivated and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel 50% of the time. Valid unrestricted 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.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

Business to business sales experience. Experience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / SalesForce / 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. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. 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.

We Value Diversity

Intertek believes that our people are our strongest tool for success. Intertek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to equal opportunity for all applicants 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.