Business Development Manager, M&A (Remote)

SGS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, the leading inspection and certification company, seeks a Business Development Manager, M&A to identify and secure strategic acquisitions in North America. This fully remote role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid background in business development. You'll work closely with senior management to align acquisitions with overall business strategy.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in business development and/or sales.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and contacts potential acquisition targets.
• Leads the preparation of acquisition proposals.
• Ensures compliance with SGS Code of Integrity.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Business Development Manager, M&A (Remote)

Business Development Manager, M&A (Remote)

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager, M&A is responsible for identifying acquisition targets that align with business initiatives for the development and overall external growth strategy of the Business Assurance line of business in our North American Market. They will work closely with the Senior Business Development Manager, M&A to identify potential targets and support the workstream that leads to an executed transaction.

This position is 100% remote.

• Identifies possible acquisition targets based on the specific business units’ strategy
• Makes initial contact with a target to introduce the idea of a possible acquisition.
• Leads preparation of the initial presentation of acquisition proposal for the specific business unit Produces presentations, spreadsheets, information memoranda, etc.
• At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience - required
• 5+ years’ experience in business development and/or sales - required
  
  

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Self-starter and positive attitude
• Technical and industry knowledge
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Attend data integrity training and sign off acknowledging understanding
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of strategy and business resources.
• Responsible for the timely response of all e-mail, voicemail, verbal and written requests.
• Operate within the guiding principles of the company.
• Maintain a good understanding of the Company, its services, its competitors and the industry.
• Advanced English required
• Advanced mathematical skills required
• Advanced negotiation skills required
• Microsoft Office 365 – Intermediate level skills required
  
  

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay ($120,000-$160,000 USD based on experience), matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
  
  

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Move or traverse - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Use hands - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Climb or balance - Never (0%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Never (0%)
• Talk/hear - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Taste/Smell - Never (0%)
• Lift/carry/push/pull - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Keyboarding - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Ability to focus on task - Frequent - (34% - 66%)
• Visual strain - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring limited muscle effort, for example lifting up to 5 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring light physical effort, for example lifting 5 kgs to 10 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring medium physical effort, for example lifting 10 kgs to 20 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring heavy physical effort, for example lifting > 20 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
  
  

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment, Consumer Services, and Oil and Gas

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