SGS

Business Development Executive - Carbon

SGS  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

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 Title - Environmental Business Development Executive
  • Job Type - Permanent
  • Location - Field Based UK - UK wide travel expected
  • Hours - 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday
  • Salary - Competitive base with Sales Performance Bonus
  • Industry - Environmental
  • To identify and develop new profitable revenue business opportunities, assist in marketing activities, identifying and engaging new customers for the SGS Environmental division
  • Selling Climate Change Solutions - specifically GHG accounting and verification
  • Completing full lifecycle of sales, from presentations, tender processes, contract negotiations
  • This is a revenue focused, business development, field sales role with targets

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in business development or high level account management within a technical service field, whilst delivering customer service excellence

Essential:

  • Degree qualified in Environmental Sciences or similar discipline
  • Project management experience
  • Proven sales background hitting targets
  • Full clean driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

  • Company car or car allowance (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Performance related sales bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (immediate access)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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