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    National Science Foundation

    Government

    Technical Sales Account Specialist - Remote

    Ann Arbor, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time3+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • People Leader Position: No
    • Work Classification: Hybrid

    Join our team as a Technical Sales Account Specialist! In this dynamic quota-carrying role, you will be responsible for generating sales and developing the sales pipeline within the United States for our management systems certification services. You’ll leverage your technical expertise and collaborative spirit to develop solutions that delight customers and create real impact. 

    You’ll play a key role in shaping our sales success and ensuring smooth project delivery by partnering closely with technical reviewers and project managers.

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    Responsibilities

    • Qualify inbound opportunities and assess customer needs
    • Develop scopes of work and deliver accurate, timely quotes
    • Close new business by aligning solutions with customer goals
    • Collaborate with technical teams and project managers
    • Track interactions and deals in CRM systems
    • Achieve or exceed sales targets
    • Continuously improving processes for better results

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Food, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
    • 3+ years of technical and consultative sales experience (TIC industry a plus)
    • Track record in quota-carrying, inbound and outbound sales roles
    • Strong technical aptitude and clear communication skills
    • Collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented
    • Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
    • Willingness to travel as needed
    • Expertise in technical products, translating customer needs into practical solutions
    • Skilled at qualifying, quoting, and closing inbound sales with urgency
    • Strong communicator-able to explain technical concepts simply
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
    • Thrives in fast-paced environments and manages multiple projects with precision

    About Us

    With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

    One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

    Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

    NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

    Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    National Science Foundation

    The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education in all non-medical fields of science and engineering.

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