Business Development Representative I

About the role

Responsible for the sales and marketing activities at assigned accounts including; development of sales growth plan, generation of required reports, establishing and maintaining customer relationships and enhancement of the image and reputation of SGS in the marketplace.

Job Functions

• Increases sales and grows profitability in assigned accounts.
• Establishes sales growth plan through the development and regular update of Sales Target Sheets.
• Develops sales skills, in addition to technical service knowledge, in order to sell multiple product lines and to be able to develop cross-selling opportunities across business lines as they present themselves.
• Maintains sales information systems and expense reporting systems via communications of weekly highlights, contact reports, expense reports, etc. in a timely and accurate manner.
• Creates and maintains business relationships with key customers contacts and management through regularly scheduled meetings, anticipating customer needs and ensuring operational excellence.
• Participates in entertainment activities with existing and new customers to develop and enhance our business relationships
• Communicates customer requirements/opportunities to SGS sales and technical management, and other functional resources as appropriate.
• Continually involved in facilitating operational excellence by communicating customer needs to internal counterparts to ensure timely and accurate solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
• Increases industry awareness and knowledge by attending appropriate industry conferences and company meetings.
• Takes the lead on promoting self development through participation in company approved technical sales and leadership training programs in addition to on-the-job learning opportunities.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

Education and Experience

• College Degree, preferably in technical discipline or transferrable experience; with a minimum of 2 years' experience (industry or direct sales). Required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• A track record of repeated success in selling high value consultancy led solutions in a target led environment.
• Personal impact and exceptional communication skills.
• Highly developed influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional credibility, probably through an understanding of the food manufacturing and/or analytical service industry
• Commercial acumen and advanced negotiation skills.
• Must have unquestionable business and personal integrity ethical standards.
• High levels of resourcefulness, influence/organizational savvy, execution skills (strategy through implementation) as well as executive presence/impact are critical to the success of this individual.
• The tenacity and personal drive appropriate for winning new business
• Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels in an organization
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem solving for win/win solutions with peer team members, management and customers
• Able to juggle multiple demands while working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

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.

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