SGS Group Milpitas , CA 95035
Posted 2 weeks ago
Company Description
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
We are looking for an Inside Sales Account Manager to join our Sales team! The Inside Sales Account Manager is responsible for developing new leads, communicating with customers to understand their needs and provide SGS solutions. This role is responsible for building instant rapport with customers over the phone. The Inside Sales Account Manager is expected to be knowledgeable about all SGS service offerings on a technical level to deliver expert customer service, providing support to customers, outside sales, and the Client Services team. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for managing leads, generating bids, and preparing quotes in accordance with SGS standards.
Job Functions
Respond to client inquiries in a timely manner
Build instant rapport with clients over the phone
Use exceptional verbal and written communication skills to discuss SGS capabilities and unique features, benefits and services to customers
Answer client questions and provide supporting documentation via email
Continually keep up to date on SGS service offerings
Lead generation through bid site monitoring
Conduct discovery sessions with both qualified and unqualified leads
Develop leads and convert into sales
Bid follow up to determine outcome
Close sales and achieve revenue target
Contact prospective and existing customers to discuss needs
Practice active listening to understand and identify client needs and determine potential opportunities
Maintain lead and client inquiry database in CRM
Assess client needs against capabilities of SGS
Provide proposal and opportunity intelligence to the Business Development Manager and Operations Manager
Represents SGS professionally and ethically in the marketplace
Continually develops personal selling skills, acquires industry knowledge, broadens expertise in environmental service offerings and applies them
Develops a network of industry contacts
Comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct at all times
Qualifications
Additional Information
Salary: $50,000 -$55,000
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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