The Business Development Manager is responsible for profitable revenue growth across all departments of SGS Trade Services business, including Technical Services, field operations, and laboratory solutions. Client interactions will be anchored in the spirit of establishing strategic long term, mutually beneficial business partnerships. This is a remote based position requiring approximately 50% travel, including overnight if needed.
REPORTING LINE Directly reports to: Director, Trade Services USA
JOB FUNCTIONS
Sources and closes new business from current and potential target accounts utilizing the tools provided for effective execution of the sales process
Establishes strong relationships with existing client base at various levels with key business and technical contacts
Manages all aspects of the sales cycle including writing and presenting professional business proposals and assist with RFP/RFQ responses as directed
Responsible for facilitating and owning the Onboarding Process when initiating new accounts
Attends assigned trade shows and participate in customer focused marketing plans as directed
Acts as the face of Company to external clients
Annual comprehensive business reviews will be performed on key accounts as defined by director, Trade Services. Maintenance meetings of existing accounts will be performed on an on-going basis as needed to ensure client satisfaction with Field and Lab partnership. Efforts will be reflected in the monthly meeting metrics
Must be able to review monthly sales reports for trends and respond appropriately in a timely manner
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers Yes
Please provide examples of supervisory responsibilities
Has hiring and terminating responsibilities No
Supervises others Yes
Number of employees directly reporting - Supervisory; 1 Non Supervisory
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree Required
Minimum of 5+ years in the industry or equivalent experience Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Working knowledge of the Trade industry and commodity supply chains Preferred
Demonstrated leadership and team building competencies, strong project management and complex problem-solving abilities
Ability to contribute effectively in a cross-functional team setting and to build effective relationships with team and customer
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Language Skills: English, Advanced level of knowledge preferred
Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level of knowledge preferred
ADDITIONAL KSAS
Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Intermediate level use of Microsoft Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Stand Never
Move or traverse Occasional
Sit Never
Use hands Frequent
Reach with hands and arms Never
Climb or balance Never
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Never
Talk/hear Never
Taste/Smell Occasional
Lift/carry/push or pull Never
TRAVEL
Frequent Travel Required
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS
Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions Never
Work near moving mechanical pats Never
Work in high, precarious places Never
Fumes or airborne particles Occasional
Toxic or caustic chemicals Occasional
Outdoor weather conditions Never
Extreme cold (non-weather) Never
Extreme heat (non-weather) Never
Risk of electrical shock Occasional
Work with explosives Never
Risk of radiation Never
Vibration Never
Bio-hazard Constant
NOISE LEVEL
Moderate Noise (examples: business office with computers & printers, light traffic)
VISION REQUIREMENT
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Ability to see color
AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS
No special auditory requirements
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, 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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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