Company Description

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 Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork. 

Job Description

• Job Title - Business Development Manager – Food Testing & Advisory Services
• Job Type - Permanent 
• Location - Remote UK, with frequent travel 
• Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 
• Salary - Highly competitive base salary 
• Industry – Health & Nutrition - Food

Overview of the role :

• New business sales and development of profit revenue streams, selling SGS Food Testing & Advisory Services 
• Identifying, engaging, and winning new customers for the Food Testing & Advisory Services
• Supporting customers to measure, verify and improve the business performance across their operations and supply chain – within the Health & Nutrition sector
• Attending meetings and events throughout the UK 
• Working to UK sales targets
• Supporting and working with internal Health & Nutrition Managers

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has proven experience in selling consultative services in a technical B2B environment - within a Food Testing / Advisory environment or within food manufacturing testing environment

 You will also have the following: 

• Degree level or similar qualified in a field linked to Food Technology or Nutrition area of studies 
• Full Driving license for use in the UK 
• Worked within a highly regulated environment
• A strong desire and determination to break into new growth areas and achieve sales targets 

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Sales performance related bonus 
• Private Medical Cover (immediate access) 
• Company car or Car allowance 
• Competitive pension scheme & Life assurance 
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays 
• Additional day off for your birthday