Deputy Manager Sales

About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 46,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
True to the spirit of our founders, we lead the industry with unparallel ATIC services. The spirit ignited by our co-founder Thomas Alva Edison who gave one of the biggest inventions to the world - lightbulb, has guided all the Intertekers for 130 years and we continue to discover the Edison in ourselves every day! The opportunity for you to be a part of this heritage is right there, join our ever-better journey it’s time to unveil your destiny.
 
Job Responsibilities: Market Research

• Develop and communicate strategies to establish partnerships and business relationships to market products and services
• Conduct and review market analysis to determine customer needs, pricing and trends
• Estimate demands for proposed projects based on market research and customer trend
• Develop new markets and competence for business, calibrate and develop resources and capabilities for profitable business 
• Analyze the financial impact of sales of products and services to new and existing customers
• Monitor the competition’s product development and activities and network with key players

Implementation

• Support technical and operational development by contributing in execution for core competencies
• Collaborate with marketing, finance, operations and legal in the development and implementation of strategies, plans and business models for food Testing
• Operate in liaison with other Business Managers in the resolution of business development matters
• Up sell testing services by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects, recommending solutions
• Support marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Explore new sales opportunities through cold calling & networking
• At all times, comply with Intertek Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Key areas to be focused: Honey, Nutraceuticals, Packaging material, Spices, Processed Food, Food material & Rice

Qualification: MBA/Equivalent degree in Marketing & Sales

Experience: 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Food Testing Industry required

Expertise at:

• Persuasion and Negotiation 
• Strong Business Acumen
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
   

Behaviours & Aptitude

• Self-starter and Self-motivated
• Pragmatic
• High level of Integrity, Professionalism and discretion
• Would be able to handle pressure
• Team player