At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the environmental sector.
- Company: Join SGS, the global leader in testing and certification for sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, private medical cover, and generous leave.
- Other info: Field-based role with UK travel; enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by selling climate change solutions and driving sustainability.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Sciences and experience in business development required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 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
Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new profitable revenue business opportunities.
- Assist in marketing activities, identifying and engaging new customers for the SGS Environmental division.
- Sell Climate Change Solutions - specifically GHG accounting and verification.
- Complete full lifecycle of sales, from presentations, tender processes, contract negotiations.
- This is a revenue focused, business development, field sales role with targets.
Qualifications:
- Experience in business development or high level account management within a technical service field, whilst delivering customer service excellence.
- 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.
Benefits:
- 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.
Business Development Manager - Environmental in Birmingham employer: SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
At SGS United Kingdom Limited, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the Deeside area, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, performance-related bonuses, and generous annual leave. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to making a positive impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace culture.
Contact Details:
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED Recruitment Team
