Sales Executive

Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. (SCS) is a reputable third-party certification and assessment body headquartered in Emeryville, California, USA.

SCS is committed to providing third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. SCS' programs and services recognize the outstanding achievements of companies, institutions and organizations which are meeting the highest levels of performance in environmental protection, social responsibility, product safety and quality and stimulate continuous improvement on the path toward sustainability. In this undertaking, we employ a life-cycle framework, state-of-the-art science, proven analytical methods and performance metrics and professional expertise. To find out more about SCS, please visit us.

Position Overview: 

SCS is seeking a dynamic individual with 2-3 years of sales experience to lead efforts in our Food Safety and Agricultural Testing business.  The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team at the Corporate and division level at our Emeryville, CA office.  We are looking for an individual with strong inside/outside sales, negotiation and and closing skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of marketing campaigns via email and advertising;
• Identification and targeting of specific prospects within each product subdivision;
• Management of inbound inquiries through proposal and contract process;
• Proactive sales activity to focus on outbound contacts (phone, email, networking, tradeshows);
• Assist in the development of Corporate Sales and Marketing strategies and processes, including the development of junior account executives;
• Identification of new service opportunities based on interaction with clients and prospects;
• Up to 25% may be required for this position;
• Must be able to work from our Corporate Office in Emeryville on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years Sales and Marketing experience, inside and outside sales;
• Experience or knowledge about working in the Food and Agriculture inspection, testing and certification business;
• Superior sales skills to include: presentation skills, proposal preparation, new business development, account management, negotiating and closing contracts;
• A Bachelors degree in a related field required.

Compensation: Competitive salary plus commission with targeted annual bonus based on performance levels.

Benefits package including vacation, health, dental, profit sharing and 401(k).

To Apply: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter including salary requirements with our on-line form.

SCS is an equal opportunity employer and as such, considers individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We value diversity and are a company that values employees of many backgrounds. Accordingly, SCS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions) national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, physical disability, mental disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, SCS prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above.  This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.