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This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Sales. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.\nIntertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.\nWe go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.\nWhat are we looking for?\nThe Sales Specialist is responsible for performing various sales duties and will be considered a stepping-stone to an outside sales position.\nSalary & Benefits Information\nThe base wage or salary range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour. 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.\nIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Sales Specialist are offered:\nDay to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects \nOpportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation) \nEmployee referral bonuses \nWhat you’ll do:\nProcess transactional quotes and orders in an efficient and effective manner.\nProvide prompt and accurate responses to quotation requests, leads and inquiries.\nFollow up on proposals and close business.\nResearch and resolve account problems.\nWork closely with customers and operations to facilitate a superior customer experience.\nMay perform client research, prospecting and networking.\nMay provide marketing support for webinars, lunch and learns, open houses, technical seminars, etc.\nPerform other work as required.\nThis 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.\nMinimum Requirements & Qualifications:\nHS Diploma or GED equivalent\n1+ year of prior relevant experience and/or training (ie. administrative, sales, customer services, or technical support)\nExcellent Customer service and communication skills in both verbal and written format\nExcellent attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and time management skills\nAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities\nMS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook\nModel Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way\nBe aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work\nMust be customer focused and quality driven\nAbility to travel as business needs dictate\nPreferred Requirements & Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree (Business Administration or relevant technical field)\nExperience working with a CRM tool (MS Dynamics, Sales Force, etc.)\nTechnical writing skills/experience\nExperience working in a B2B sales environment\nPrior relevant sales experience, education or training\nExperience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / Sales Force / other)\nIntertek Total Quality Assured\nIntertek 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.\nIntertek 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.\nWe Value Diversity\nIntertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. 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