Environmental Business Development Executive

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
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
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.
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