Business Development Executive

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

• 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.

• Experience in technical B2B sales (pharma a bonus).
• Strong data analysis and research skills.
• Able to present to customers and close sales.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Degree in a technical/scientific field.

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

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• 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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