Sales Executive

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 laboratoriesaround the world.

Step into a rewarding sales career with a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification

We're looking for a Sales Executive to join our Consumer Retail Services team in a full-time basis. In this role, you'll uncover new business opportunities, build strong relationships with clients, and offer tailored solutions to meet their needs. You'll work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and great customer experiences — all while achieving your sales goals.

If you're driven, customer-focused, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: only applications submitted with a cover letter will be considered.

Responsibilities includes but are not limited too:

• Identify, research, plan and contact potential clients to establish new business in order to achieve targeted revenue growth.
• Anticipate, identify and understand client's needs and pains and translate those into sales opportunities.
• Promote total solution of QA and QC to customers.
• Proactively assessnew business opportunities and continuously proposequality assurance and sustainability solutions to clients.
• Prepare quotations, service agreements and tenders within set deadlines.
• Co-ordinate SGS participation in CESA and other trade fairs as required.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of client visits and regular monthly reports of sales activity in Australia.
• Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contacts.
• Liaise with technical/operations teams to ensure excellent communication channels exist to facilitate the successful handover and execution of the new and current business.
• Support marketing strategy and business development teams as appropriate.

• Experience in the related industryis an asset
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the sales field, with a successful track record
• Knowledge of the related field (basic technical knowledge, main actors, trends/shifts, competitors, processes, regulatory frameworks)
• High level of written and verbal communication skills

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

• Corporate health & wellbeing offers

• Ongoing learning & development

• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.