Sales Representative - Lake Forest

Sales Representative - Lake Forest, CA

Interested in furthering your sales career in the Electrical Products testing industry? We're looking for an experienced Sales Representative in Lake Forest, CA that want to build something great with an incredible group of people. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Sales Representatives are offered: 

• Base pay, plus eligibility for a monthly commission
• Generous Vacation/Sick Time (PTO)
• Day to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects 
• Opportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation) 
• Employee referral bonuses 

What will you be doing? 

Backed by 125 years’ experience, 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.

The Sales Representative will support the US Electrical business by direct sales activity including increasing existing sales and identifying and developing new business opportunities within an assigned territory/accounts. We’re looking for somebody who is self-sufficient with an entrepreneurial approach in their work.  

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Sell Intertek’s services within assigned vertical, account and territory through effective client research, prospecting and networking.
• Work with Sales Manager to define and develop territory to increase new and existing sales.
• Spend a minimum of 50% outside interface with new and existing identified target clients. 
• Meet with current and prospective customers via client presentations and participation at trade shows. 
• Write and follow up on proposals, specify appropriate standards and pricing.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Meet all activity targets and log activity in to iConnect, as required.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts, as required.

What qualifications do you need?  

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year(s) prior successful outside sales experience
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and superior presentation skills
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have a reliable driving record.
• Must be energized and self-motivated and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and to perform all clerical functions inherit to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business to business sales experience
• Experience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / SalesForce / other)

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

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.

What we have to offer

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, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Apply directly on our website: Intertek US Careers (oraclecloud.com)

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an 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.

The base wage or salary range for this position is $65K - $80K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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