Business Development Executive

SGS; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in the UK is seeking a BDE (Inside Sales & Lead Generator) to join their Deeside office. This permanent position offers a salary of £30k-£35k, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical B2B sales, preferably in pharma, and must have excellent data analysis and CRM skills. The role involves generating revenue by contacting new and existing customers, promoting services, and maintaining the sales pipeline. Benefits include private medical cover and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales, preferably in pharma.
• Confident using CRM systems.
• Ability to present to customers and close sales.

Responsibilities

• Find and qualify new pharma sales opportunities.
• Contact new and existing customers to understand their needs.
• Promote services clearly and confidently.
• Create professional emails and proposals.
• Update the sales pipeline in the CRM.
• Meet sales targets and help grow revenue.

Skills

Technical B2B sales experience

Data analysis skills

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Degree in a technical/scientific field

Job description

Company Description

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.

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

Job Description

• Role: BDE (Inside Sales & lead Generator)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Deeside, office based
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
• Salary: £30k-£35k, depending on level of experience

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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.

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