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Company Description
SGS provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
Main Purpose of Role
We are currently looking for an FCM & Packaging Business Development Manager to join our team in Manchester.
The FCM & Packaging Business Development Manager will be responsible for revenue growth within the Food Contact and Packaging segments of the SGS UK Hardlines business line including Testing, Inspections and Technical Services.
The role will combine managing a portfolio of current SGS accounts alongside generating a targeted range of new business both domestically and across our global regions to grow and expand the UK business in these sectors.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry through previous work and/or sales experience preferred
- Strong commercial skills are needed to proactively address business concerns and identify opportunities throughout the market, seek out and cultivate high-level relationships, and translate customer priorities into product solution.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member within a network of sales and operational teams in the UK and overseas.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as necessary.
DesirableÂ
- Educated to first-degree level (minimum) or equivalent or direct experience in the Consumer / supplier  industries
- Strong understanding and background within the Food Contact market and preferably also knowledge of packaging testing requirements.
- Technical sales/business development experience
- Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, and CRM.
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for 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.
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.
