Sales Executive, Sales Environmental & Hygiene Testing Services

SGS

. Sales of specific environmental and hygiene solutions to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., hygiene and drinking water testing, customized testing and monitoring concepts for industry, real estate management, and public sector clients, etc.) .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sales of specific environmental and hygiene solutions to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., hygiene and drinking water testing, customized testing and monitoring concepts for industry, real estate management, and public sector clients, etc.)
Supporting customers in risk reduction and sustainable practices
Active new customer acquisition in the Berlin area / new federal states with focus on closing deals, expansion, and retention
End-to-end responsibility for the sales funnel from lead qualification to contract negotiation
Strategic expansion of the customer portfolio through structured market development and opportunity management
Positioning SGS as a quality and compliance partner at trade shows, industry conferences, and sector events
Documentation and management of all sales activities in Salesforce (CRM)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of sales experience, ideally in environmental, water, hygiene, laboratory, or technical services
Proven strength in new customer acquisition and closing deals
Enjoy working with laboratories and operational units
Class B driving license and residence in the sales territory
Willingness to travel within the region (including multi-day assignments)
Very good German language skills (at least C1 level)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Training and development opportunities
Remote working
Health and wellness offerings
Subsidy for Germany public transport pass (Deutschlandticket)
Job bike
Company pension plan
Discount programs for shopping, gym memberships, etc.
Diversity and inclusion as part of the company culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencenew customer acquisitioncontract negotiationlead qualificationmarket developmentopportunity managementrisk reductionsustainable practiceshygiene testingdrinking water testing

Soft Skills

closing dealscustomer supportcommunicationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementorganizational skillsteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingnegotiation

Certifications

Class B driving license