Account Executive, Environmental

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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - We are looking for candidates who are within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Candidates will need to regularly travel to client sites. A valid driver's license, a vehicle, and a clean driving record are required for this role. 

Our Ontario sales team is looking for an Account Executive to join their team! This position is responsible for the sale of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Services in a geographical territory to existing and prospected customers, as well as securing business opportunities to meet revenue targets in Canada. Using the customer centric selling process, the successful candidate will generate revenue for SHS Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Services laboratories. The successful technical sales representative will utilize the sales process model of lead generation, prospecting, value proposition, proposal, close and implementation.

Job functions:

• Through continuous interaction across the Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Services communit,y identifies business leads with existing and potential customers.  Proactively seeks out, intelligently targets and initiates contact with prospective customers to assess potential leads.  Develops a network of industry contacts and continually qualifies market conditions. Specifically in conjunction with Marketing and Business Development.
• Through active probing and listening, conduct discovery sessions with legitimate leads (approximately 50% of total leads) to identify client needs and determine potential opportunities for the full scope of offerings with IH and Environmental Services.  Assess client needs against capabilities of SGS.
• For clients that have identified needs, work closely with them to develop a value proposition to propose on how SGS services will help them achieve their goals and advance the sales process.  Influence and promote the expansion or establishment of business opportunities through partnering relationships with potential customers and coordinated efforts with other SGS business lines.  Incumbent will achieve value proposition creation and presentation to a minimum of 20% of original leads.
• Works with Sales Director, Marketing and Client Services to effectively write, present and communicate proposals to a minimum of 10% of new and/or existing leads.
• Secures closure on all proposals to new and existing clients and effectively hand over the contract to Client Service Team to a minimum of 10% of new and/or existing leads.
• Communicates sales process activities reports to update businesses internally. Use of CRM with agreed upon KPI (Key Performance Indicators). Provides market intelligence to the Sales Manager, Marketing and Operations Manager to assist in developing sales materials, sales plans, budgets and forecasts. Completes general administrative activities such as expense reports in a timely manner.
• Interacts with laboratory operation to ensure capabilities and capacities are not oversold.
• Interaction with other business lines is expected, specifically with Minerals, Oil and Gas and Industrial Services related services and customers.
• Presents and represents SGS at trade shows to build SGS brand awareness and broaden the market and client base.
• Acts as the customer's advocate in interactions with the SGS organization to ensure the customer obtains the best value from the SGS offerings. Sets appropriate customer expectations on SGS product and service offerings.
• Represents SGS professionally and ethically in the marketplace.
• Follows all SGS internal policies and procedures.
• Continually develops personal selling skills, acquires industry knowledge, broadens expertise in Environmental service offerings and applies them.

• Three (3) year degree in a relevant field (e.g. occupational health and safety, business marketing, environmental science, chemistry).  Further education in sales/marketing is an asset.
• Experience: Four plus (4+) years of technical sales, project management, or other customer service experience is required.
• Business development experience is preferred.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist designation is an asset.
• Proven track record delivering sales and / or operational results.
• Strong leadership, self-initiative, resource utilization and time management skills, as well as a team focus.
• Fluent in English, high level of written and verbal English. French language skills an asset.
• Must demonstrate solid critical thinking skills, must be able to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner.
• Must be able to multitask, meet deadlines and be a responsive problem solver.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be a self-motivator and self-starter.
• Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook etc.), internet research skills and ability to quickly read and absorb information.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.

Compensation: $70k to $85k plus EHS NAM sales commission program eligibility

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.