Sales Specialist

divh2Sales Specialist Columbus, OH/h2pIntertek is searching for a strongSales Specialist/strong to join our Electrical team in our strongColumbus, Ohio/strong. 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./ppInterteks 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, Interteks 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 products success./ppWe 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./ppstrongWhat are we looking for?/strong/ppThe strongSales Specialist/strong is responsible for performing various sales duties and will be considered a stepping-stone to an outside sales position./ppstrongSalary Benefits Information/strong/ppThe 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./ppIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our strongSales Specialist/strong are offered:/pulliDay to day variety with the ability to work on high profile projects/liliOpportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation)/liliEmployee referral bonuses/li/ulpstrongWhat youll do:/strong/pulliProcess transactional quotes and orders in an efficient and effective manner./liliProvide prompt and accurate responses to quotation requests, leads and inquiries./liliFollow up on proposals and close business./liliResearch and resolve account problems./liliWork closely with customers and operations to facilitate a superior customer experience./liliMay perform client research, prospecting and networking./liliMay provide marketing support for webinars, lunch and learns, open houses, technical seminars, etc./liliPerform other work as required./li/ulpstrongMinimum Requirements Qualifications:/strong/pulliHS Diploma or GED equivalent/lili1+ year of prior relevant experience and/or training (ie. administrative, sales, customer services, or technical support)/liliExcellent Customer service and communication skills in both verbal and written format/liliExcellent attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and time management skills/liliAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities/liliMS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook/liliModel Interteks 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way/liliBe 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/liliMust be customer focused and quality driven/liliAbility to travel as business needs dictate/li/ulpstrongPreferred Requirements Qualifications:/strong/pulliAssociates degree (Business Administration or relevant technical field)/liliExperience working with a CRM tool (MS Dynamics, Sales Force, etc.)/liliTechnical writing skills/experience/liliExperience working in a B2B sales environment/liliPrior relevant sales experience, education or training/liliExperience with CRM tools (MS Dynamics / Sales Force / other)/li/ulpstrongIntertek Total Quality Assured/strong/ppIntertek 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./ppIntertek 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./ppstrongWe Value Diversity/strong/ppInterteks 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./ppFor individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department./p/div