Environmental Business Development Manager

SGS; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is hiring an Environmental DNA Business Development Manager to lead sales and marketing activities in a new market sector. This role combines working from home with visiting clients and laboratories across the UK, focusing on market research, client relationship management, and sales generation. The ideal candidate will have an ecology qualification and substantial experience in a technical B2B context, with a strong drive to succeed financially.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Additional day off for your birthday

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the Environmental DNA market or similar.
• Significant experience in a highly technical B2B environment.
• Full clean driving licence for use in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading sales and marketing activities in the Environmental DNA sector.
• Conducting market research and managing client relationships.
• Driving sales efforts to meet budgeted revenue targets.

Skills

Sales Focus

Client Relationship Management

Market Research

Education

Ecology qualification or similar

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.

SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across all business lines—ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide.

Job Description

• Salary - Starting from £40,000 pa
• Bonus - 25% target sales bonus
• Location - Central UK ideal due to travel requirements
• Ability to train overseas

We are looking to recruit an Environmental DNA Business Development Manager whowill be responsible for leading sales and marketing activities, identifying and engaging customers, securing commitments from, and generating new profitable revenues within the Environmental DNA (eDNA) sector. This is a new and exciting revenue focused, business development / sales role. The role will have a blend of working from home and also visiting customers and UK SGS Laboratories.

Key responsibilities:

• Market Research and Analysis: Conducting thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, understand industry trends, and analyse competitor activities.
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients to foster long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing business development strategies that align with the company's revenue growth goals and market objectives.
• Sales and Revenue Generation: Driving sales efforts, negotiating contracts, and closing deals to meet or exceed individual and company-wide budgeted revenue targets.
• Networking: Engaging in strategic networking by attending industry events, conferences, and other relevant gatherings to expand the company's reach and influence. To work collaboratively with colleagues promoting SGS services, across businesses and service.

Qualifications

The Environmental DNA (eDNA) sector is a new market, so the ideal candidate will have either an in-depth understanding of the market or a similar transferrable market sector. A strong sales focus with a drive to succeed in identifying and securing new business is essential.

Essential Criteria:

• Ecology qualification or similar
• Significant experience in a highly technical B2B environment - ideally with public sector procurement experience
• Ability to trainin Europe
• Full clean driving licence for use in the UK.

Additional Information

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

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance

• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

• An additional day off for your birthday

• Discounted Gym Membership

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.