
Account Executive - Canada
- Gormley, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Position Summary:
- Actively work with Business Line Manager to grow sales in various Industrial and Consumer service areas, such as ITE, consumer goods, machinery, SEMI, lighting and laboratory equipment. Manage a team of highly proficient Sales Executives, Develop sales strategies for your applicable region, Conduct interactions for potential sales opportunities, identification of valid leads, follow-up and coordination with sales management.
- Responsibilities:
- Engage with customers through face-to-face meetings with self-generated and assigned clients
- Be able to identify and provide solution-based packages from TÜV SÜD's service portfolio.
- Plan and prioritize personal sales activities to include customer/prospect contact; develop relationships with clients and integrate into their operational pipelines.
- Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on markets and trends.
- Identify opportunities for campaigns and services that will lead to an increase in customers, orders and sales.
- Expand Sales Territory customer base and orders inline with assigned targets
- Work to streamline sales processes and workflow
- Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing a contract
- Unearth new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long term partnerships
- Present products to prospective clients
- Provide professional after-sales support to enhance customers' dedication
- Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data in CRM
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education preferred.
- Proven experience as an Account Executive/sales role
- Experience in product safety compliance services, minimum 3-5 years
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles
- Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
- Organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability in managing phone, email, and web site inquiries
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Familiarity with CRM systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and handle deadlines
- Thrive in a fast-pace environment and work well under pressure
- Articulate, professional, courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers
- Customer service-oriented
- Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude