Sales Executive (Greater Toronto Area)

Eurofins USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical testing services is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business development and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a degree in chemistry. This role involves regular travel to client sites and participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years outside consultative sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute a successful growth strategy.
• Participation in a recognized sales training curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing business opportunities by contacting potential customers.
• Preparing proposals and quotations in collaboration with management.
• Developing negotiating strategies to maximize proposal success.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Goal orientation

Education

University or College degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 20 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 63,000 staff across a network of more than 950 independent companies in over 60 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sector Sales Director, the Sales Executive is responsible for new business development, as well as growth and maintenance of existing key accounts by:

• Identifying New Business – Identifying and developing business opportunities by contacting potential customers, and discovering and exploring possibilities. Actively seeking opportunities to introduce new capabilities and instrumentation that meet customer needs. Develop and manage active target lists for new business opportunities. You will regularly travel to client sites, meet with new prospects and participate in trade shows / industry meetings.
• Proposal/Quotation Preparation – Working with Management, Client Services and Sector Lead to screen potential business deals by assessing the opportunity, competitive pricing issues, analyze whether a bid should be pursued, requirements of the deal, technical options, and consolidate internal input to develop the best approach for our customers.
• Negotiation - Develop negotiating strategies by examining risks, estimating client goals and customer buying criteria to maximize chance of proposal success. Coordinate feedback on client requirements, develop negotiating contacts, integrating contract request with lab operations
• Responding to Inquiries – Collaborate closely with Client Services to insure inquiries are followed up and documented. Work with the Sector Management to ensure that Opportunities for the team are kept current, and that the pipeline of incoming work is maintained at levels sufficient to meet budget.
• Market Research and Customer Needs - Participate in professional associations, trade shows and other networking activities that elevate Eurofins profile; identify industry trends by researching sector publications and discussing potential needs with customers. Feedback findings to operations management and recommend potential new products and services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years outside consultative sales experience, preferably in a technical sales role.
• Track record of successful business development; demonstrated ability to plan and execute a successful growth strategy
• Participation in a recognized sales training curriculum
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Goal oriented and competitive nature
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours as required to meet complete proposals and close deals
• University or College degree in chemistry or related field.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Products, Power Point, Word, Excel.
• ***The right candidate needs to have a drivers licence and access to a car to travel to client meetings***