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As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.
At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Location:
Glasgow, a mix of Hybrid and office-based Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Salary:
£23,400- £28,825 plus a great benefits package Industry:
Drug development and Life Science Job Description
Are you ready to combine your passion for science with a rewarding career in sales?
SGS
is hiring a
Business Development Executive
to drive growth and support our clients in the Drug Development and Life Sciences sectors.
As a
Business Development Executive , you will:
Build your knowledge and skills through training and collaboration to qualify new business opportunities and ensure client satisfaction. Prepare and submit proposals and quotations within deadlines to support the sales process. Act as the inside sales point of contact between the customer and the Technical Operations teams/Project Management team to ensure all technical and business items are in place to allow contract signature and test initiation. Join and, when needed, lead client meetings to discuss testing needs and maintain strong relationships. Support Business Development Managers in resolving technical, commercial, and legal details for a smooth transition to testing.
Qualifications
We welcome candidates from various backgrounds, including those with:
Sales Experience:
Experience in sales with a
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
in Biotechnology, Drug Development, or Life Sciences. Recent Graduates:
A degree in the fields above and a desire to start your career in sales. (Full training provided, no sales experience required.) Scientific Professionals Transitioning to Sales:
Experience in a
Scientific (GMP/GLP) environment
and an interest in transitioning into sales. (Full training provided.)
Additional Information
Why Join SGS?
Work with a global leader in the life sciences sector. Enjoy full training and career development opportunities. Contribute to innovative solutions that drive progress in biotechnology and drug development. Be part of a supportive and collaborative team. Interested? Apply now to kickstart or grow your career in sales within the exciting world of life sciences!
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.
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.
Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Science
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As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.
At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Location:
Glasgow, a mix of Hybrid and office-based Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Salary:
£23,400- £28,825 plus a great benefits package Industry:
Drug development and Life Science Job Description
Are you ready to combine your passion for science with a rewarding career in sales?
SGS
is hiring a
Business Development Executive
to drive growth and support our clients in the Drug Development and Life Sciences sectors.
As a
Business Development Executive , you will:
Build your knowledge and skills through training and collaboration to qualify new business opportunities and ensure client satisfaction. Prepare and submit proposals and quotations within deadlines to support the sales process. Act as the inside sales point of contact between the customer and the Technical Operations teams/Project Management team to ensure all technical and business items are in place to allow contract signature and test initiation. Join and, when needed, lead client meetings to discuss testing needs and maintain strong relationships. Support Business Development Managers in resolving technical, commercial, and legal details for a smooth transition to testing.
Qualifications
We welcome candidates from various backgrounds, including those with:
Sales Experience:
Experience in sales with a
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
in Biotechnology, Drug Development, or Life Sciences. Recent Graduates:
A degree in the fields above and a desire to start your career in sales. (Full training provided, no sales experience required.) Scientific Professionals Transitioning to Sales:
Experience in a
Scientific (GMP/GLP) environment
and an interest in transitioning into sales. (Full training provided.)
Additional Information
Why Join SGS?
Work with a global leader in the life sciences sector. Enjoy full training and career development opportunities. Contribute to innovative solutions that drive progress in biotechnology and drug development. Be part of a supportive and collaborative team. Interested? Apply now to kickstart or grow your career in sales within the exciting world of life sciences!
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.
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.
Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Science
#J-18808-Ljbffr
