SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Business Development Executive, Brand Strategy is responsible for global business development of all SGS services including but not limited to testing, inspection, and audits. This is not a remote position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for generating and closing leads and opportunities within a strategic business unit (SBU) for large global accounts, in accordance to SGS CRS brand strategy and individual targets.
• Builds and maintains an effective and professional relationships and close cooperation with key internal customers and support teams, including client services, account management, technical and operations.
• Executes business development and offers solutions to US-based customers for domestic and international opportunities within channels described in primary responsibilities above.
• Visits potential customers to prospect for new business.
• Develop close working relationships with SGS affiliates to fully present SGS capabilities.
• Develops and issues quotations and proposals, negotiates fees, terms and conditions as necessary.
• Secures appropriate legal documents for client relationship, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and statements of work.
• Works to fully qualify all opportunities for business development to accounts in assigned channels.  
• Develops close cooperation with client’s service team to insure ease and transparency of client information and requirements.
• Develops business and marketing plans with US Brand Strategy Manager to ensure the achievement of targets.
• Performs key administrative functions:  prepares call reports, pre- and post- tradeshow reports, various reports, maintenance of all data in Customer Platform SharePoint/Teams site, and other reports/presentations as may be required by management.
• Works closely with the business unit managers when responding to a request for proposal (RFP) to inform them of market conditions, pricing issues and the current competition on the program.
• Makes presentations to various groups within the customer’s organization when needed.
• Acts as the lead person on preparing the written proposal in response to customer’s RFP, coordinates all information from the different disciplines and arranges the formal response.
• Maintains knowledge of the SGS Group network and services.
• Actively promotes the image, capability and integrity of SGS to the account.
• At all times, adopts a safe behavior by exercising applicable health and safety rules and regulations of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures.
• At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational background in Analytical Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 4-7 years of demonstrated business development success in the professional services industry.
• 2+ years of experience in the industry for the relevant business unit (CPCH, EE, HL, or SL).
• 2+ years of project/contract management experience.
• 2+ years of experience in international / multi-cultural environments.
• Listed above education and experience in combination with direct experience in scheduling and planning preferred.
• Language Skills: English, Advanced required, Other language skills are a plus.
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level required.
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) – Intermediate user proficiency is required.  Computer literacy (creating, filing, saving/uploading, searching, backup, etc.) required.
• International business exposure in imported consumer products desired.
• Persuasive, diplomatic, but always to the point and a strong ability to sell a concept.
• Hands-on, self-driven, open-minded, results-oriented proactive team player.
• Willing and able to interact with Client on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings.
• Ability to work well independently and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to multitask, detail-oriented with a keen sense of urgency. 
• Ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
• Willing and able to work in a global network operating in various time zones.
• Leadership skills
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and or Clinical Laboratory skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Target oriented
• Project Management and organizational skills.
• Availability, flexibility, and responsiveness
• Strong service-oriented mindset
• Professional, high standards in personal presentation
• Ability to manage relationships under stress
• Travels up to 25% of time.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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