SGS
Outbound Sales Representative
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Job Title: Outbound Sales Representative (Permanent)
Location & Hours
- Oldbury (office-based)
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Salary & Potential •
£30,000 per annum, plus commission • Performance-related bonus & target-driven commission (subject to criteria)
About SGS & the Business Assurance Division
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognised for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate globally across 2,600 offices and laboratories, helping create a safer, more interconnected world.
Our Business Assurance division ensures companies build trust, manage risk, and meet global standards through certification, audits, training, and advisory services.
About the Role
Title: Outbound Sales Representative
Purpose
To drive new business growth via proactive outbound sales (telephony, email, social media) and contribute to revenue targets. You’ll:
- Generate qualified opportunities aligned with SGS’s Business Assurance strategy
- Identify, engage, and qualify prospective clients
- Build early-stage relationships and position SGS as the preferred partner for key services
- Develop a consistent pipeline of leads to support the wider commercial team
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Key Responsibilities
- Executes outbound sales strategies (outreach, CRMs, social media)
- Engages with target accounts to gain market intelligence and convert leads
- Qualifies and prioritises prospective clients to ensure sales funnel efficiency
- Supports product/service positioning and client proposals
- Tracks performance metrics and contributes to commercial targets
- Maintains accurate records in CRM and reporting systems
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
A self-motivated individual with proven experience in sales-driven, performance metrics environments.
Essential Experience
✔ B2B sales (preferably business assurance, testing/inspection, or certification markets) ✔ Outbound sales (target-focused, proactive techniques) ✔ Customer pipeline generation (qualifying leads in target sectors) ✔ Functionality with CRM systems (or willingness to learn) or MS Office tools
Desirable (Nice-to-Have)
- Relevance to Business Assurance sector (testing, inspection, sustainability)
- Previous experience in tech/industrial certification sectors
- Strong data-driven decision-making skills
Why Join SGS?
At SGS, we reward hard work and commitment with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your growth and well-being:
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- Performance-related bonus (discretionary)
- High-earning commission structure (target-driven)
- Immediate private medical cover
- Competitive pension plan + life assurance
- Flexible Annual Leave (30+ days with increments based on service) plus all bank holidays
- Birthday leave (additional day off)
- Retailer discounts (further details provided locally)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/post-adoption pay
- Length-of-service awards
- Christmas vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (wellness programmes, discounts etc.)
- Cost-effective gym memberships
Diversity, Inclusion & How to Apply
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion: 🔹 Diverse talent (race, gender, disability, neurodiversity, young/protected veteran status) 🔹 Welcoming work environment (no discrimination or bias) 🔹 Commitment to fairness at every stage
Ready to apply? For full consideration, submit your application or follow our employment platform instructions. Successful candidates will be contacted to progress to interview.
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