Job Description

Company Description
SGS is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS Vitrology Limited provides a comprehensive range of biosafety services such as virology, cell and molecular biology, as well as microbiology, and electron microscopy.


Job Title: Business Development Executive Job Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Job Location: Glasgow, (A mix of Hybrid and office-based) Salary: \xc2\xa323,158- \xc2\xa328,257 (Depending on level of sales experience) Benefits: 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)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discounts
• Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Role overview and responsibilities

• As a Business Development Executive, you\'ll be responsible for dealing with inside sales and working alongside the Business Development Manager to understand clients\' technical requirements and close business deals.
• You will also be responsible for liaising with existing clients\' inquiries and generating revenue opportunities.
• You will be responsible for providing quotations to new and existing clients, whilst also enhancing client satisfaction.
• You will also work alongside other departments within vitrology and molecular biology e.g., Project managers.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be someone with experience within sales, and hold a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent in Biotechnology or a related field in Drug Development / Life Sciences. We\'d also like to hear from candidates who;

• Hold a degree in the qualifications mentioned above, and would like to start their career in a sales role, (full training will be given if no sales experience and recently graduated).
• Have worked within a Scientific/ GMP industry, and would like to develop their experience in an exciting sales sector (full training will be given).

Skills

• We are looking for individuals who have either knowledge or experience in biotherapeutics and laboratory techniques and are enthusiastic and confident to develop their careers within the sales sector.

There is a great progression plan for this role, with all your efforts being recognised. You will also get a chance to attend Life Science Conferences, or, client trips.
Additional Information
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.