Key Account Manager - Agri Min Trade Services

SGS Australia; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing and Certification company is seeking a motivated commercial profile to join their team in the UAE. This early-career role offers exposure to the Agri, Minerals, and Trade sectors, with responsibilities including client relationship management and business development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a proactive mindset. The position entails mobility across client offices and requires good communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ideal for early-career professionals looking to build a career in the TIC industry.
• Candidates must be based in the UAE with interest in Agri, Minerals and Trade markets.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow customer relationships across assigned sectors.
• Identify opportunities, follow up on leads, manage quotations.
• Monitor market activity, competitors, and customer developments.
• Liaise between clients, operations, and labs for smooth execution.

Skills

Proactive and eager to learn

Good communication skills

Commercial mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Agriculture, Geology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

We are looking for a young, motivated commercial profile to join our team in the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector, supporting Agri, Minerals and Trade services across the UAE. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage of their career who wants hands‑on exposure, strong market learning, and a clear path toward business development and sales leadership.

Market & Technical Exposure

• Basic understanding of the Agri, Minerals and Trade markets in the UAE.
• Exposure to the TIC industry or related inspection / testing services is a strong advantage.
• Ability to understand trade flows, customer needs, and service execution.

Personal & Soft Skills

• Proactive and eager to learn, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and internal teams.
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in sales and business development.
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple follow-ups and priorities.

Key Responsibilities & KPIs

• Client Relationship Management – Support and grow customer relationships across assigned sectors.
• Business Development & Sales Pipeline – Identify opportunities, follow up on leads, manage quotations, and maintain a structured pipeline.
• Market Intelligence – Monitor market activity, competitors, and customer developments.
• Operational Coordination – Liaise between clients, operations, and labs to ensure smooth execution.
• Commercial Support – Assist with pricing, contracts, POs, and revenue tracking.
• Reporting & Analysis – Prepare regular updates on pipeline, activity, and performance.
• Field-based role requiring mobility across multiple client offices / emirates, warehouse and cargo facilities.

Qualifications

• Early-career professionals looking to build a career in the TIC industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Agriculture, Geology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Candidates based in the UAE with interest in Agri, Minerals and Trade markets.
• Ambitious, curious, and commercially driven individuals.