Sales Executive - Management System Certification (BA)

• Drive new business acquisition in our portfolio of products including management system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, etc.), while developing and expanding selected existing accounts
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through a mix of proactive prospecting and inbound opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead qualification and needs analysis to proposal, negotiation, and closing
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within selected existing clients to grow wallet share
• Develop trusted relationships with decision-makers, enabling initial wins and ensuring high levels of customer retention and future business potential
• Represent SGS at industry events, trade fairs, and networking platforms to generate both new leads and strengthen market presence
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecast, and activity tracking in Salesforce (CRM)
• Collaborate closely with the subregional Sales/Business Development Managers and operational teams to convert opportunities and deliver value to clients

• Strong track record in B2B sales with a focus on new business development, ideally within Business Assurance or TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification)
• Ability to combine commercial drive with a consultative, trust-based selling approach
• Credible and professional presence, with the ability to engage stakeholders
• Structured, reliable, and quality-oriented working style
• Fluent German (C1) and good, professional level English (B2)
• Willingness to travel and engage regularly with clients across the country

Additional Information

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Competitive salary & benefits package

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 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.