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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Vice President Sales - Connectivity and Products North America

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilpitas, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant area of study is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in a testing laboratory setting is required, preferably with electronic/electrical products, softlines, hardlines, paper/packaging, flammability, or filtration.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with word processing and database software are required.
  • Advanced language proficiency in grammar and syntax is required.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are required.
  • The ability to obtain and assess objective evidence fairly is required.
  • Language and communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate priorities and responsibilities daily and explain complex ideas clearly to internal staff and outside auditors.
  • Listening skills and the ability to elicit precise information from people with varying professional expertise are required.
  • Leadership skills are required, including leading by example and through direct authority, uniting staff around quality goals, building consensus across departments, and delivering criticism constructively and diplomatically.
  • The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver top-line revenue, growth, and LC targets by managing new and prospective customer acquisitions, sales strategies, and securing opportunities for the North American region across Connectivity and Products, including Wireless, Electrical/Electronics, Field Testing, Softlines, Hardlines, Paper/Packaging, Flammability, and Filtration.
  • Define sales strategy incorporating direct sales models and channel partner management across Connectivity and Products, including Wireless, Electrical/Electronics, Field Testing, Softlines, Hardlines, Paper/Packaging, Flammability, and Filtration.
  • Develop annual sales plans to drive revenue and increase market share across all product categories.
  • Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting.
  • Seek out and target new customers and sales opportunities across relevant industries.
  • Initiate action plans to approach and secure new business for the company.
  • Provide leadership to the day-to-day operations of the sales department.
  • Maintain and develop customer relationships to market sales programs and contracts in a manner designed to generate the highest possible return.
  • Seek out new accounts and revenue-generating opportunities that support the company's mission and create sustainable growth.
  • Develop and improve operational systems that increase efficiency and profitability across the sales process.
  • Manage sales team budgets, territories, and client lists.
  • Define, track, and manage sales team key performance indicators and metrics, financials, activities, pipeline, and prospecting.
  • Monitor customer, market, and competitor activity and provide feedback to executive and leadership teams.
  • Manage key customer relationships to develop and secure strategic opportunities across Connectivity and Products, Softlines, Hardlines, Paper/Packaging, Flammability, and Filtration.
  • Create a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement.
  • Seek out, plan, and attend industry and customer-specific trade shows, conferences, and meetings with prospective and existing customers.
  • Liaise with other SGS business lines to ensure effective cross-selling.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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