SGS
Business Development Manager
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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 100,000 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 C&P (Consumer and Products) services help businesses ensure product safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—covering everything from manufacturing to distribution across various consumer goods sectors.
Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Connectivity Services
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Manchester - Hybrid with UK & occasional international travel
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car or Car Allowance + Company Benefits
Industry: Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) / Connectivity / Regulatory Compliance
Overview of the Role
We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow our Connectivity Services business across the UK and internationally. Focusing on EMC and Product Safety regulatory compliance services, you will identify new business opportunities, develop strategic client relationships, and drive revenue growth within a highly technical B2B environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader and play a key role in expanding our market presence.
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify, engage, and secure new customers requiring EMC, Product Safety, and regulatory compliance testing services.
- Develop business opportunities within existing accounts while re-engaging lapsed customers to maximise revenue growth.
- Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring excellent customer experience throughout the sales cycle.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and support strategic growth plans.
- Maintain accurate sales pipelines, activities, and opportunities within CRM systems while achieving agreed sales targets and KPI measures.
Qualifications
You will ideally have proven experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within a highly technical B2B environment. You will be confident identifying new business opportunities, building long-term customer relationships, and delivering commercial growth through consultative solution selling.
You Will Also Have
- Demonstrable success in generating new business and achieving sales targets within a performance-driven environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience selling technical services, testing, inspection, certification, engineering, compliance, or related solutions.
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to understand customer challenges and create value-led solutions.
- Full Driving Licence for use in the UK and willingness to travel for customer meetings, presentations, and industry events.
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Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline.
- Understanding of EMC, Product Safety, Regulatory Compliance, or the wider Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.
- Experience of CRM systems, sales forecasting, and pipeline management.
- Project Management or Customer Service qualifications (Prince2, PMP, Six Sigma, NVQ, etc.).
Additional Information
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 from day 1 (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
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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