Technical Manager (Softlines)

Intertek is actively seeking an Account Manager with Technical Knowledge to join our Softline team, based in the Portland, OR area. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, goal oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will work onsite with clients to provide support and communication between Intertek and the client representatives while ensuring that Intertek sites are supporting all testing, inspection, and auditing needs as required. In addition, they will be responsible for providing technical support to clients.

How you’ll make an impact at Intertek:

• Provide Onsite Support at Client's place in Portland, OR Area – this will be for part of the week.
• Responsible for effective communication and follow through between Client and Intertek.
• Monitor and work with Intertek offices worldwide to ensure that all client testing, inspection and auditing needs and procedures are met.
• Ensure laboratories are performing testing in accordance with client's specified test methods and test protocols, including turn time requirements and reporting procedures.
• Provide technical support to clients, global operations and technical team.
• Develop training materials to support internal and external clients
• Participate in standards development process and keep global operations apprised of developments.
• Write technical bulletins and disseminate public seminars

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Degree in Textile/Apparels required
• Experience and knowledge of working with any third-party labs or retail/fashion brands in USA
• Knowledge on US/Canada Regulatory Requirements for Softlines (especially Apparel)
  

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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