Business Development Executive

SGS; Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in testing and certification is seeking a Sales Role focused on the pharmaceutical sector. Responsibilities include identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities and maintaining customer relationships through CRM. Essential qualifications include experience in technical B2B sales and strong analytical skills. The role is based at SGS Deeside, offering competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical cover. Join us to make a difference in the health and nutrition life sciences field.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Additional day off for birthday

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales, especially in pharma.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Confident use of CRM systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new pharma sales opportunities.
• Engage and onboard new customers.
• Maintain the sales pipeline in the CRM.

Skills

Technical B2B sales experience

Data analysis skills

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in a technical/scientific field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Find and qualify new pharma sales opportunities.
• Contact new and existing customers to understand their needs.
• Promote SGS Deeside's services clearly and confidently.
• Create simple, professional emails, proposals, and presentations.
• Keep the sales pipeline updated in the CRM.
• Meet sales targets and help grow revenue.
• Work with colleagues to support customers.
• Keep learning about the pharma industry and SGS services.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales (pharma a bonus).
• Strong data analysis and research skills.
• Confident using CRM systems.
• Able to present to customers and close sales.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in a technical/scientific field.
• Project management or customer service qualifications.

About the Role

Health & Nutrition Life Science- SGS's Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification-ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market. Based At SGS Deeside, a leading provider of pharmaceutical testing and analytical services, you will generate new profitable revenue by identifying, engaging, and onboarding new customers. You'll use global databases, public sources, and online research to uncover new projects and opportunities within the pharma and life sciences sector.

About SGS

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

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.