Account Executive San Diego

TUV SUD America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Access to technical experts

Career growth opportunities

Broad portfolio exposure

Onboarding & training

Job summary

TUV SUD America, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive - Compliance Services to expand the customer base in the TIC field and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. You will work with engineers to tailor compliance solutions across EMC, RF/Wireless, Product Safety, and Global Market Access.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and experience in TIC or lab testing, plus strong communication and relationship-building skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; education + experience considered.
• Experience in the Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry or lab testing environment.
• Knowledge of product compliance standards and testing like EMC, RF/Wireless, Product Safety, or Global Market Access.
• Proven ability to support or sell testing, certification, and compliance-related services.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer relationship-building and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Expand the customer base within your territory and achieve sales targets.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
• Identify customer needs and propose solution-based service packages.
• Prepare quotations and proposals using CRM tools.
• Follow up on opportunities and quotations to maximize conversion and satisfaction.
• Conduct client visits and engage with engineering teams developing products needing testing and certification.
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver customized compliance and market access solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)

Aug 31, 2026

At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.

Account Executive - Compliance Services

Join TUV SUD and help customers navigate complex compliance requirements through tailored testing, inspection, and certification solutions. Working alongside technical experts, you will drive business growth by delivering value-added services across EMC, RF/Wireless, Product Safety, Cybersecurity, and related compliance disciplines.

Your Tasks

• Expand the customer base within your assigned territory and achieve established sales targets.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through proposal development and deal closure.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solution-based service packages from TUV SUD's compliance portfolio.
• Prepare quotations and proposals using CRM tools while maintaining accurate sales records.
• Follow up on opportunities and quotations to maximize conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct client visits and engage with engineering teams developing products requiring testing and certification.
• Collaborate with technical experts to deliver customized compliance and market access solutions.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience within the Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry or laboratory-based product testing environment.
• Knowledge of product compliance standards and testing disciplines such as EMC, RF/Wireless, Product Safety, or Global Market Access.
• Proven ability to support or sell testing, certification, and compliance-related services.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer relationship-building and business development capabilities.

What We Offer

• Inclusive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled technical experts and industry specialists.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of testing, certification, and compliance services.
• Supportive onboarding and training programs.
• Flexible work environment where business needs allow.
• The opportunity to help customers bring innovative products to market safely and efficiently.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for customer meetings, site visits, and business development activities.
• Experience with medical device regulations, project management, and market access requirements is considered an asset.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• TUV SUD is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $65,000-$100,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.