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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:
- Up to 20% Sales Bonus
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Company Vehicle (Some UK Travel is required)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- 25 Days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership & Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
Job Description
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities within our UK Advisory Services Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in sales and also worked within Technical areas of FMCG business or major food retailers.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively prospecting New Business for Advisory services
- Present new services to existing clients to maximise business opportunities .
- Negotiating pricing and terms of supply for each designated contract/prospect to maximise profitability and added value.
- Maintain and progress area pipeline and accurately forecast/budget future sales.
- Deliver professional presentations to promote expertise, capabilities, and differential of SGS to potential new clients.
- Take ownership of commercial aspects
- Develop and strategically implement annual sales plan
Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven sales background selling technical services
- Full driving license for use in the UK.
- Understanding of technical services on offer to the UK food and retail sectors.
- Worked within a target driven environment
Desirable:
- Have a background in food manufacturing and or experience within the Quality/Technical area of an FMCG business
- Background of the food legal labelling industry
- Worked with UK Major food retailers
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.
