International Sales Manager

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 99,600 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 Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.  

• Job Title: International Sales Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Remote – UK Based with frequent European Travel
• Salary:  £50,000 to £70,000 Basic DOE
• Industry: Business Assurance

The main objective is to sell SGS’s Business Assurance (BA) portfolio of services to global/multinational companies, defined as a Global Key Account. This is a New Business Role.

The primary responsibilities for this role are:

• Develop a global sales strategy to achieve defined sales targets
• Win exclusive new contracts in line with the SGS BA services portfolio
• Take ownership of negotiations from initial contact to contract sign off and handle RFIs and RFPs
• Enhance worldwide revenue, profit and market share with major multinational accounts through both existing and new business
• Produce accurate and detailed proposals for clients in accordance with SGS procedures and global pricing structure in a timely manner
• Develop close relationship with all appropriate SGS Business Managers and technical teams
• To achieve or exceed sales targets issued by Head of International Sales

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has extensive experience in winning new contracts and contract management within a global setting. We are looking for candidates from one of the following backgrounds:

• TIC Sector
• Pharmaceuticals - Cosmetic, Skincare, Nutrition 
• Food & Beverages
• FMCG

You will also have the following essentials:

• Understanding of ISO certifications such as -• 9001 / 14001 / 45001 / 15378 / 22716

• High level of proficiency using MS Office Suite and Salesforce CRM
• Full driving license
• Ability to travel as and when required (mainly Europe)
• Fluent in English and potentially other European languages (advantages)

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

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria) 
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance 
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays 

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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