Sales Associate (Entry Level) - Translations.com

Translations.com Sales Associate (Entry Level) - Stockholm TransPerfect is a dynamic family of companies that provides a full array of language-solution services in over 100 languages to multinationals worldwide. These services include translation, interpretation, transcription, multilingual typesetting/graphic services, staffing solutions, website globalization, software localization, subtitling/voice-overs, HR/diversity consulting, multicultural marketing, document management, and litigation support. Through its 57 offices on 4 continents, TransPerfect successfully links its various divisions together so clients can rely on a 'one-stop shop' for all of their global communications needs. With a network of over 4,000 linguists and subject-area specialists, TransPerfect is one of only a handful of translation companies to be ISO 9001:2000 certified. Position Summary: The position of Sales Associate at the Translations.com division is responsible for developing new business relationships and serving as the first level of support to existing clients. Position responsibilities: . Develop an effective understanding of the capability, benefits and competitive advantages of Translations.com's services . Identify prospective customers and individual organizations to focus on sales activities . Develop new client relationships via cold calling, the Internet, and trade shows . In coordination with Sales Management, identify, quality, develop and close sales opportunities . Promote and educate clients regarding Translations.com's services . Provide customer support and manage client expectations in liaison with the Production Management Team . Manage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures . Take an active role in learning about each client's industry, business needs and company culture to identify new business opportunities and provide a high level of service . Perform other special projects or duties when required Essential skills and experience required: . Minimum Bachelors degree or its equivalent (kandidatexamen) . Superior written and spoken communication skills in English and another Nordic or Baltic language, or Russian . Previous working experience in a high tech environment . Familiarity and ability to communicate issues related to web technologies, desktop publishing software, database and network environments, etc. . Good analytical skills needed to project revenues, monitor budgets and other necessary calculations . Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) . Willingness to travel to offsite client or sales meetings in the Nordics, Europe and USA . Most importantly, the ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to: multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build relationships with clients and co-workers, work as part of a team, take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service Valued but not required skills and experience: . Experience in a localization related field . Mother tongue or fluent in: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, or Russian. TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer. If you think you have what it takes to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, please apply! Only written EMAIL questions and applications with CV, in English, will be considered. Please do NOT call, unless you have been contacted by Translations.com.