Business Development Executive

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting
The Role
Responsible for identifying sales leads, managing client relationships, meeting sales targets, and preparing reports. Experience in B2B sales and EHS services is preferred.
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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

 

Marketing and Sales

  • Responsible for identifying new sales leads, pitching services, and closing contracts while managing client relationships.
  • Meet monthly /annual sales obligation as provided in the sales commission agreement.
  • Keeping track of market trends and how they impact on sales opportunities.
  • Undertake KAM of select key accounts as assigned.
  • Monitor sales revenue and margins of the key accounts and payment.
  • Creating, negotiating, and closing commercial agreements by maintaining a healthy pipeline.
  • Attend conferences, training, and industry events around the country.
  • Prepare weekly reports, monthly forecasts and updating into the CRM tool.
  • Actively attends and participates in team company meeting / assemblies.
  • Performs duties or other responsibilities which may be assigned by the management which is outside the specified job scope.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Bachelor of Commerce Sales and Marketing or in the relevant technical subject.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and marketing.
  • Successful track record in a sales B2B and in import or export operations will be an added     advantage
  • High level of written and verbal English.
  • Experience in selling of EHS Services an additional advantage.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Bachelor of Commerce Sales and Marketing or relevant technical subject
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sales and marketing
  • Successful track record in B2B sales
  • High level of written and verbal English
  • Experience in selling of EHS Services

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.

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The Company
99,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1878

What We Do

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.

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