DUTIES :
The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties :
- Responsible for selling QAI services to manufacturers within assigned categories.
- Become familiar with ASTM, UL, CSA, and other standards, the US & Canadian standards system, and implementation of standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection.
- Directly contact current and potential clients for all aspects of obtaining QAI services.
- Prepares and issues quotes to clients.
- Attend / participate in industry tradeshows and associations.
- Conduct cold and warm client calls.
- Consult with technical staff as required to properly estimate the price of jobs.
- Review quotes for accuracy with specific emphasis on the scope of work and to clearly identify to the client any requirements for subcontracted work.
- Facilitate all sales transactions, completing all necessary tasks, paperwork, and project assignments.
- Clearly detail to the client all information to be submitted to QAI for the project in advance.
- Tracks and follows up on quotes regularly, and maintains a statistical database on quotes issued, closed, lost, etc.
- Support marketing in the development of brochures, newsletters, videos, and educational content for the BP department.
- Updates and maintains a sales database with a record of communications.
- Other duties as assigned
Key Technical Competence :
Ability to listen to client needs, requirements, and expectations.Ability to communicate client needs, requirements, and expectations throughout the organization as necessary.Able to identify new business opportunities for QAI's continued growth.QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate will have :
Minimum
Business or technical diploma in a related field or equivalent industry experience.Have the aptitude for providing a superior level of customer service in a complex and often demanding business environment.An intense problem solver with an appetite for learning.Demonstrated a strong ability to build internal and external relationships.Excellent written / oral communication skills and superior presentation skills.Professional with at least 3 years of B2B Sales Experience.Possess strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and with team members.MUST be self-motivated and assertive.Ability to travel (~25%).Preferred
General knowledge and understanding of building products.Experience working within the testing / certification industry, knowledge of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, National Electric Code, and test methods under CSA, UL, EN / IEC, ASTM, ANSI, and other standards.Experience working with diverse teams (engineering, operations, marketing).Possess the ability to read and understand policies, regulations, and standards.Additional Information :
Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license.Candidates must hold a valid passport or be able to obtain a valid passport and be able to travel to international locations.