BDM - Food Testing & Advisory Services

Job Description:

Company Description:

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 Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing-supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description:

* Job Title - Business Development Manager - Food Testing & Advisory Services
* Job Type - Permanent
* Location - Remote UK, with frequent travel
* Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
* Salary - Highly competitive base salary
* Industry - Health & Nutrition - Food
Overview of the role :
* New business sales and development of profit revenue streams, selling SGS Food Testing & Advisory Services
* Identifying, engaging, and winning new customers for the Food Testing & Advisory Services
* Supporting customers to measure, verify and improve the business performance across their operations and supply chain - within the Health & Nutrition sector
* Attending meetings and events throughout the UK
* Working to UK sales targets
* Supporting and working with internal Health & Nutrition Managers

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has proven experience in selling consultative services in a technical B2B environment - within a Food Testing / Advisory environment or within food manufacturing testing environment
You will also have the following:
* Degree level or similar qualified in a field linked to Food Technology or Nutrition area of studies
* Full Driving license for use in the UK
* Worked within a highly regulated environment
* A strong desire and determination to break into new growth areas and achieve sales targets

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:
* Sales performance related bonus
* Private Medical Cover (immediate access)
* Company car or Car allowance
* Competitive pension scheme & Life assurance
* Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday