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SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.
Job Description
* Job Title: Business Development Executive
* Job Type: Permanent
* Hours: 37.5 hours a week
* Location: Field Based
* Competitive
As a Business Development Executive, you will be a key player in expanding SGS’s customer base and increasing market share in the Calibrationsector. This field-based role is focused on identifying and converting new business opportunities, reactivating lapsed clients, and increasing engagement with current customers across a wide range of industries.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and win new business from prospects and lapsed clients.
* Develop and deliver compelling presentations and business cases to customers.
* Maximise revenue opportunities within new and existing client accounts
* Work collaboratively across business units to promote SGS’s full suite of services.
* Maintain up-to-date records using SGS CRM systems in line with KPI expectations.
* Remain informed of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
* Act in accordance with SGS Responsible Sales & Marketing and Code of Integrity policies.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a technical B2B sales role.
* Strong track record in new business development and account growth.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience with CRM systems and a performance-driven sales environment.
* Strong commercial acumen with a consultative, value-based sales approach.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required (including internationally).
* IT literate (MS Office and CRM tools).
* Experience in the Testing, Calibrationsector.
* Knowledge of materials testing, engineering, or scientific industries.
* Familiarity with budgeting and sales forecasting.
Qualifications
* Desirable: Degree in a technical, engineering, or scientific discipline; professional certifications (Prince2, Six Sigma, NVQ, etc.).
Additional Information
What you will get in return
* 20% Sales Bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
* Private Medical Cover
* 4-8% matching company pension contributions
* 4x Life Assurance
* An additional day off for your birthday
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay,
* Length of Service Awards
APPLY NOWfor full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days
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