Regional Sales Manager
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc (Oakland/East Bay, California)

TUV Rheinland of North America is a subsidiary of TUV Rheinland Group, headquartered in Cologne, Germany.  TUV Rheinland Group is a diversified professional services company with over 300 offices in 58 countries, employing over 10,000 people worldwide.  TUV Rheinland helps its clients make better products, sell those products in over 50 countries, and reach these markets faster.  Group revenues for 2006 were over $900 million. 

 

RSM position is responsible for sales to large and strategic opportunities within a defined region and/or industry.   This position will be a Regional Sales Role based in our Pleasanton, CA office.  TUVR professional services include: 

Engineering services Product design and development Product testing Vendor management International regulatory compliance (product) ISO9000 registration FDA compliance services

 

Industries serviced include:  Medical Devices, Telecommunications/Networking, Semiconductors, Industrial Machinery, Consumer Goods/Retail, Aerospace/Auto/Rail, etc.  Position will require up to 50% travel within region, and national/international travel may be required. 

 

Position Requirements: 

Experience working with Global 500 manufacturers is key to success.  Network of senior decision-making contacts is a major plus.  Ability to identify, approach and effectively communicate a strategic, value-based message to decision makers is an absolute requirement.  Successful history of revenue accomplishment is required, and success in selling complex services of any type is a plus.  Knowledge of product/process engineering standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, UL, etc) is desired, but engineering background is not required.  5-10 years minimum in industry is desired, but will consider candidates with less experience based on successful recent history.   Must demonstrate senior-level sales skills including proposal writing, negotiation, effective closing and program management. 

 

 

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