Sales Support - Administrative Sales Specialist

Intertek; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Intertek in Boxborough, MA is seeking a Sales Specialist to join our Electrical team. This role provides support for the outside sales team and helps manage quotes, orders, and customer inquiries.

The position offers a base wage of $22-$26 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and more. Travel may be required to serve clients and field activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Prior sales or administrative support experience preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for outside sales team.
• Process and manage quotes and orders efficiently.
• Respond promptly to quotation requests and inquiries.
• Follow up on proposals and close business.
• Research and resolve account problems.
• Collaborate with customers and operations for a superior experience.
• Assist with marketing activities (webinars, events).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Sales support

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Detail oriented

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Sales Specialist - Boxborough, MA

Intertek is searching for a Sales Specialist to join our Electrical team in our Boxborough, MA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow or start a versatile sales career on the Electrical Team.

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 Specialist is responsible for performing various administrative duties and provide support for the outside sales team. This position reports to the Sales Manager or other management designee.

Salary & Benefits Information

The 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, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Provide support for outside sales team.
• Process and manage transactional quotes and orders in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provide prompt and accurate responses to quotation requests, leads and inquiries.
• Follow up on proposals and close business.
• Research and resolve account problems.
• Work closely with customers and operations to facilitate a superior customer experience.
• May perform client research, prospecting, and networking.
• May provide marketing support for webinars, lunch and learns, open houses, technical seminars, etc.
• Perform other work 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:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Prior relevant experience and/or training in sales or administrative support.
• Be 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.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• MS Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• 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 carryout the above defined duties.
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Previous work experience supporting a sales team

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.

Intertek 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.

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 [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.