Sales Executive - Senior: SGS North America Inc.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, we employ over 55,000 people and operate a network of more than 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

In North America, SGS has over 6,000 employees in over 30 locations. We are a growing organization and we are looking for someone who wants to build a career. Our Consumer Testing office located in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive to be based on the West Coast for our Chemistry group. This person will be responsible for sales of Chemistry Services to established and new customers.

Principal Responsibilities:

 Execution of sales for U.S.-based customers within assigned industry/customer base
 Develops sales plans with sales manager to insure the achievement of targets
 Consistently and accurately provides sales reports and other reports as required by sales manager
 Works with Clients services to insure ease and transparency of client information and requirements.
 Works closely with SGS affiliates to present valued-added solutions to prospective customers.
 Issues quotations and proposals and negotiates fees, terms and conditions as necessary.
 Works closely and provides support to the Client Services team
 Issues quotations and proposals and negotiates fees, terms and conditions for program clients
 Maintains and develops relationships with existing and potential customers.
 Visits potential customers to prospect for new business
 Acts as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
 Negotiates the terms of an agreement and closes sales
 Attends industry and trade show events in support of lead generation and prospecting
 Data entry
 Send Reports to clients.
 Maintain job folders and filing.
 Other duties assigned as necessary in response to business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field is Required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful sales experience in laboratory, chemical or microbiological, quality assurance, or other related industry.
• International business exposure in imported consumer products
• Persuasive, diplomatic, but always to the point and a strong ability to sell a concept.
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  Ability to work remotely with little supervision from the NJ laboratory/office location.

To apply for this position or see other opportunities within SGS, please view the Careers website and apply directly at: https://emea2.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=QUSFK026203F3VBQB6GQWQWO6&nPostingTargetID=14289

We offer competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance and 401k.