Sales Representative

Sales Representative - Remote, Montreal, QC region

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 looking for a Remote Sales Representative to join our Electrical team covering the Montreal, QC region.

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. 

We 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.

What are we looking for?

The Sales Representative position is responsible for direct sales activity within an assigned territory.  This position will spend at least 50% of the time outside of the office visiting clients, attending trade shows, etc. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Sales Representatives are offered: 

• Base pay plus additional earnings potential from our monthly sales incentive plan
• 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) 

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Travel up to 50%
• 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.
• 1+ years successful direct sales experience.
• Language requirements, proficiency in spoken and written English and at least an intermediate level of spoken French, due to daily contact with clients, suppliers, partners, and colleagues outside Quebec.
• MS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be energized and self-motivated and can work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Must possess a valid 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. 
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in Canada

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

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

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.

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.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email 

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers ) 

Bilingualism is needed for this role as the incumbent would need to deal with internal and external clients and employees that work outside of Quebec.

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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.