Environmental Business Development Manager

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing and inspection company is seeking an Environmental Business Development Manager to lead sales and marketing in the eDNA sector. This full-time role involves market research, client relationship management, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have an ecology qualification and significant experience in a technical B2B environment. Benefits include private medical cover, generous leave, and more. The role offers a blend of remote work and client visits across the UK.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave allowance

An additional day off for your birthday

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the eDNA market or transferable experience in a similar sector.
• Significant experience in a highly technical B2B environment, ideally with public sector procurement experience.
• Full clean driving licence for use in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Develop and implement business development strategies.
• Drive sales efforts and negotiate contracts.
• Attend industry events and conferences to expand the company's reach.

Skills

Sales focus

Client relationship management

Market research and analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Ecology qualification or similar

Job description

Environmental Business Development Manager

• Full-time

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.

• Salary - Starting from £40,000 pa
• Location - Central UK ideal due to travel requirements
• Ability to train overseas

We are looking to recruit an Environmental DNA Business Development Manager who will 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 involve a blend of working from home and visiting customers and SGS laboratories across the UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, understand industry trends, and analyse competitor activities.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to foster long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business development strategies that align with the company's revenue growth goals and market objectives.
• Sales and Revenue Generation: Drive sales efforts, negotiate contracts, and close deals to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and other gatherings to expand the company's reach and influence, collaborating with colleagues across SGS to promote services.

The ideal candidate will have either an in-depth understanding of the eDNA market or a transferable experience in a similar sector. A strong sales focus and drive to succeed in securing new business are essential.

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

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. Benefits include:

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility)
• 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. Your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, with updates provided within 10 business days.