Account Manager, Building & Construction - Mississauga, ON
at Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd

Job Description

Account Manager, Building and Construction (On-site)

Intertek is searching for an Account Manager to join our Building & Construction team in our Mississauga, ON office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building and Construction!

Intertek is an industry leader with more than 43,000 employees in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. We deliver Total Quality Assurance expertise 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with our industry-winning processes and customer-centric culture. We support local and global stakeholders to meet/exceed quality, health, environmental, safety, and social accountability standards for virtually any market around the world. We hold extensive global accreditations, recognitions, and agreements. Our knowledge of, and expertise in overcoming regulatory, market, and supply chain hurdles, is unrivalled.

Intertek is growing and we are looking for an Account Manager to help us make an impact in the Building & Construction industry! The ideal candidate will have B2B sales experience and a technical background in the building products testing and certification space. The Account Manager will be responsible for developing new and existing business through, but not limited to, client outreach and education, industrial networking, tradeshow representation, opportunity mining and action, and operational support. The Account Manager will possess a client-centric business acumen and a sound understanding of needs assessment, benefit selling, and complex selling concepts.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Sales Director, Canada. The position is located at Intertek's Mississauga, ON campus.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Review testing methods, standards, and project specifications
• Creating, following up, and negotiating project proposals through detailed meetings with clientele and the Intertek Operations team
• Providing sales support to new and existing customers
• Discovering and qualifying opportunities and leads using multiple client outreach techniques and sales platforms
• Perform client research, prospecting, and attend/organize networking events
• Collaborate with Marketing Department for strategic positioning
• Attend/participate in trade shows
• Create and facilitate client presentations
• Consistently meet and maintain quote/order targets
• Prepare and present accurate individual sales plans and forecasts (30/60/90-day outlook)
• Consistent commitment to, and accountability for individual sales plans and forecasts
• Maintain sales database
• Perform other work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree Preferred. College Diploma in the engineering, construction, and/or business field acceptable
• 2+ years' successful sales/business development experience. Preferably in building products manufacturing or construction
• 2+ years' experience successfully collaborating with technical/non-technical stakeholders and decision makers
• Must be self-motivated, assertive, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a technical acumen
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand technical concepts and relay them effectively to a wide range of (technical/non-technical) audiences
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an asset
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and superior presentation skills
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, CRM software) is essential
• Experience working with diverse teams (engineering, operations, marketing) required
• Travel is required (including, but not limited to trade shows, events, internal/client meetings) 
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and perform all clerical functions inherent to the position.

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.

WHY WORK AT INTERTEK?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER 
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, group savings plans with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please apply online at www.intertek.com/careers

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