Technical Sales Account Executive - Environmental - Canada 145633
About the role
Position Summary TÜV SÜD America is seeking a Sales Hunter Account Executive to support TÜV SÜD America’s Newmarket, Ontario operation’s environmental testing and Li-ion battery testing business in their target markets. This position will require a strong partnership with the existing dynamic sales team as well as with the lab technical experts and operations team. The position also requires coordinating with regional and national management. The successful candidate will maintain a strong working knowledge of the Li-ion battery test specifications (customer, industry and regulatory).
This role will work from the Newmarket, Ontario lab.
Sales markets could include: stationary energy storage (ESS), automotive, medium-heavy trucks, off-road, powersports, marine, military/defense, aircraft/drone/VTOL/aerospace.
Responsibilities
- Strong focus on developing new customers and markets not currently served by the Auburn Hills, MI, Newmarket, ON, or TÜV SÜD sales and operations team. This should be considered a strong “sales hunter” position.
- Develop strategic plans for further business growth for the assigned region, and execute those plans with successful growth outcomes in order to meet sales targets within the following areas:
- Revenue / Sales Growth / Profit Growth / Increased Market Share
- Expand existing customers’ book of business
- Proactively find, develop, and win new business with existing and new customers in the business sectors defined by regional and national management
- React to customer requirements to offer tailored solutions covering a whole portfolio of compliance services.
- Build relationships with clients by serving as the technical liaison from pre-sales booking with the goal of being the customer’s trusted advisor
- Perform customer discovery discussions to understand and document business needs and regulatory requirements necessary for the formulation of optimal solutions
- Draft internal test plans based on domestic and international product standards in order to develop quote responses to customers
- Develop, tailor, and deliver technical presentations as needed
- Remain informed of changes to and developments of International/OEM test standards, test methods, and policies for existing and evolving technologies. Follow industry technology trends through self-study and formal training, and share that knowledge with clients
- Participate in Automotive and standard organizations and industry groups relating to product compliance
- Share technical, industry, and customer insights & developments with the operations team
- Own and manage quotation generation from any allocated accounts
- Handle incoming telephone, email, and website enquiries effectively and efficiently
- Be able to identify and provide solution-based packages from TÜV SÜD’s service portfolio.
- Fast and effective generation of quotations and proposals using the CRM tool.
- Ownership of follow-up activities to convert quotations to orders, to be recorded on the CRM tool.
- Compiling and validating prospect lists and maintaining CRM records.
- Conduct site visits to meet with engineers who are developing products and have a need for evaluations & testing.
- Perform customer discovery discussions to understand and document business needs and regulatory requirements necessary for the formulation of optimal solutions
- Add value to the customer by listening to their requirements whilst having the ability to understand their compliance needs.
- Up to 25% travel within North America
- Entry of key information into the business project management tool once quotations become projects.
The position will include, but is not limited to, the following service areas:
- Battery performance testing
- Battery abuse testing (battery alone, or battery/vehicle combined)
- Environmental testing of target-market components and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, battery, etc.)
- Development and/or validation testing
- Post-test analysis
- Certification
- ESS testing and certification
Qualification
Education And Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering (Engineering preferred), or equivalent experience.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a business development/”hunter” sales role. Demonstrated results in new business/new customer development required.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in one or more of the target markets listed above. Non-automotive experience considered a plus; strong experience in multiple markets a strong plus.
- Experience in service environment and/or project management
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Working knowledge of the Li-ion battery market and/or manufacturers (cell/module/pack/ESS) and specifications.
- Laboratory-based product testing knowledge within the Test, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry or industry experience of product qualification using laboratory-based product testing
- A good understanding of practical financial issues and business fundamentals. Understanding of the key profit drivers and how areas/functions contribute to the profitability of the business.
- Good communication skills, customer focus, work well in both an individual and a team environment, take direction positively, and contribute to the group
- Proven organizational skills, strong communication, customer-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc
- Basic knowledge of working with Customer Relationship Management software
Additional information
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025
Work Area: Sales, Customer Services & Training Management
Country/Region: Canada
Job Location: New Market
Working Model : Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / regular
Company: TUV SUD America SPV, Inc.
Org Unit Code: CAN-NMKT-2
Requisition ID: 1051
About TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions.
Our community of experts is passionate about technology and united by the belief that technology should better people’s lives. We work alongside our customers to anticipate and capitalize on technological developments. We specialize in testing, certification, auditing, and advisory services for different industries.
Since 1866, we have remained committed to our purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment, and assets from technology related risks. Innovation brings sweeping changes and impacts our work and live in countless ways. At TÜV SÜD, we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, we inspire trust.
Going beyond regulatory compliance, we inspire trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future. We do not just dream about the future; we actively shape it. Through more than 28,000 employees across over 1,000 locations, we add value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of people and society as a whole. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.
#FutureInYourHands #AddValue #InspireTrust
Further information is available at www.tuvsud.com
TÜV SÜD AG: Board of Management: Johannes Bussmann (Chairman) Ishan Palit
Imprint: https://www.tuvsud.com/en/imprint Data privacy: https://www.tuvsud.com/en/privacy-statement
Technical Sales Account Executive - Environmental - Canada 145633
About the role
Position Summary TÜV SÜD America is seeking a Sales Hunter Account Executive to support TÜV SÜD America’s Newmarket, Ontario operation’s environmental testing and Li-ion battery testing business in their target markets. This position will require a strong partnership with the existing dynamic sales team as well as with the lab technical experts and operations team. The position also requires coordinating with regional and national management. The successful candidate will maintain a strong working knowledge of the Li-ion battery test specifications (customer, industry and regulatory).
This role will work from the Newmarket, Ontario lab.
Sales markets could include: stationary energy storage (ESS), automotive, medium-heavy trucks, off-road, powersports, marine, military/defense, aircraft/drone/VTOL/aerospace.
Responsibilities
- Strong focus on developing new customers and markets not currently served by the Auburn Hills, MI, Newmarket, ON, or TÜV SÜD sales and operations team. This should be considered a strong “sales hunter” position.
- Develop strategic plans for further business growth for the assigned region, and execute those plans with successful growth outcomes in order to meet sales targets within the following areas:
- Revenue / Sales Growth / Profit Growth / Increased Market Share
- Expand existing customers’ book of business
- Proactively find, develop, and win new business with existing and new customers in the business sectors defined by regional and national management
- React to customer requirements to offer tailored solutions covering a whole portfolio of compliance services.
- Build relationships with clients by serving as the technical liaison from pre-sales booking with the goal of being the customer’s trusted advisor
- Perform customer discovery discussions to understand and document business needs and regulatory requirements necessary for the formulation of optimal solutions
- Draft internal test plans based on domestic and international product standards in order to develop quote responses to customers
- Develop, tailor, and deliver technical presentations as needed
- Remain informed of changes to and developments of International/OEM test standards, test methods, and policies for existing and evolving technologies. Follow industry technology trends through self-study and formal training, and share that knowledge with clients
- Participate in Automotive and standard organizations and industry groups relating to product compliance
- Share technical, industry, and customer insights & developments with the operations team
- Own and manage quotation generation from any allocated accounts
- Handle incoming telephone, email, and website enquiries effectively and efficiently
- Be able to identify and provide solution-based packages from TÜV SÜD’s service portfolio.
- Fast and effective generation of quotations and proposals using the CRM tool.
- Ownership of follow-up activities to convert quotations to orders, to be recorded on the CRM tool.
- Compiling and validating prospect lists and maintaining CRM records.
- Conduct site visits to meet with engineers who are developing products and have a need for evaluations & testing.
- Perform customer discovery discussions to understand and document business needs and regulatory requirements necessary for the formulation of optimal solutions
- Add value to the customer by listening to their requirements whilst having the ability to understand their compliance needs.
- Up to 25% travel within North America
- Entry of key information into the business project management tool once quotations become projects.
The position will include, but is not limited to, the following service areas:
- Battery performance testing
- Battery abuse testing (battery alone, or battery/vehicle combined)
- Environmental testing of target-market components and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, battery, etc.)
- Development and/or validation testing
- Post-test analysis
- Certification
- ESS testing and certification
Qualification
Education And Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering (Engineering preferred), or equivalent experience.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a business development/”hunter” sales role. Demonstrated results in new business/new customer development required.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in one or more of the target markets listed above. Non-automotive experience considered a plus; strong experience in multiple markets a strong plus.
- Experience in service environment and/or project management
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Working knowledge of the Li-ion battery market and/or manufacturers (cell/module/pack/ESS) and specifications.
- Laboratory-based product testing knowledge within the Test, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry or industry experience of product qualification using laboratory-based product testing
- A good understanding of practical financial issues and business fundamentals. Understanding of the key profit drivers and how areas/functions contribute to the profitability of the business.
- Good communication skills, customer focus, work well in both an individual and a team environment, take direction positively, and contribute to the group
- Proven organizational skills, strong communication, customer-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc
- Basic knowledge of working with Customer Relationship Management software
Additional information
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025
Work Area: Sales, Customer Services & Training Management
Country/Region: Canada
Job Location: New Market
Working Model : Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / regular
Company: TUV SUD America SPV, Inc.
Org Unit Code: CAN-NMKT-2
Requisition ID: 1051
About TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions.
Our community of experts is passionate about technology and united by the belief that technology should better people’s lives. We work alongside our customers to anticipate and capitalize on technological developments. We specialize in testing, certification, auditing, and advisory services for different industries.
Since 1866, we have remained committed to our purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment, and assets from technology related risks. Innovation brings sweeping changes and impacts our work and live in countless ways. At TÜV SÜD, we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, we inspire trust.
Going beyond regulatory compliance, we inspire trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future. We do not just dream about the future; we actively shape it. Through more than 28,000 employees across over 1,000 locations, we add value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of people and society as a whole. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.
#FutureInYourHands #AddValue #InspireTrust
Further information is available at www.tuvsud.com
TÜV SÜD AG: Board of Management: Johannes Bussmann (Chairman) Ishan Palit
Imprint: https://www.tuvsud.com/en/imprint Data privacy: https://www.tuvsud.com/en/privacy-statement