Sales Representative

**Sales Representative - Edmonton, AB**

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 **Sales Representative to join our Edmonton, AB**Electrical team supporting Hazardous Locations and Industrial product testing and certification.**

Intertek'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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

**What are we looking for?**

The **Sales Representative**position supports the Electrical business by direct sales activity including increasing existing sales in Hazardous Locations, Industrial, Alternative Energy and identifying and developing new business opportunities within assigned territory/accounts. We’re looking for somebody who is self-sufficient with an entrepreneurial approach in their work. The **Sales Representative**will spend at least 50% of the time outside of the office visiting clients, attending trade shows, etc. Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

**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, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) 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 holidays.

**What will you be doing?**
- 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 into iConnect, as required.
- Prepare sales reports and forecasts, 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**

**We Value Diversity**

Intertek’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. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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