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SGS

Business Development Manager

SGS

Business Development Manager driving Connectivity Services growth for SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. Focusing on regulatory compliance and building strategic client relationships.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Manchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and technical sales within a B2B environment, with a focus on building long-term customer relationships and achieving sales targets. Proficient in analyzing market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentTechnical SalesAccount ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementSales Target Achievement

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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementMarket AnalysisRegulatory Compliance TestingTesting and Inspection ServicesCertification Services
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsStakeholder Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
B2B EnvironmentProduct SafetyEngineering SolutionsTechnical ServicesCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify, engage, and secure new customers requiring EMC, Product Safety, and regulatory compliance testing services
  • Develop business opportunities within existing accounts while re-engaging lapsed customers
  • Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring excellent customer experience
  • Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities
  • Maintain accurate sales pipelines and achieve agreed sales targets and KPI measures

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within a highly technical B2B environment
  • Confidence in identifying new business opportunities and building long-term customer relationships
  • Demonstrable success in generating new business and achieving sales targets
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience selling technical services, testing, inspection, certification, engineering, compliance, or related solutions
  • Full Driving Licence for use in the UK and willingness to travel for customer meetings, presentations, and industry events
  • Desirable: Degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover from day 1 (BUPA)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday