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 99,600 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 Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.
Job Description- Job Title: Outbound Sales Representative
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Oldbury (office based)
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm
- Salary: from £30,000 pa plus commission
- Industry: Business Assurance
Overview:
- To generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity to contribute to required revenue growth targets though telephone, email & social media techniques
- To identify, engage and qualify prospective clients aligned to Business Assurance strategy
- To build early-stage relationships and position SGS as the preferred partner for relevant services
- To create a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities to support the wider commercial team
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in working within a performance measured sales based environment.
Essential Experience:
- Working within a B2B sales environment
- Working to high level targets through outbound sales
- Customer pipeline generation
- Working with high level CRM's or proficient using MS office packages
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)
- Target driven commission structure (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (immediate)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted Gym Membership
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.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.
Skills Required
- Experience working within a B2B sales environment
- Proven track record working to high-level outbound sales targets
- Customer pipeline generation experience
- Experience with CRM systems or proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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