Business Development Executive - Carbon

sgs· Sales, Customer Support
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🌍 Remote📍 UK Field Based📍 UK Field Based, , United Kingdom📍 gbFull time

About this role

Company Description

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 100,000 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 Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

  • Job Title  - Environmental Business Development Executive 
  • Job Type - Permanent 
  • Location - Field Based UK  - UK wide travel expected 
  • Hours - 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday 
  • Salary - Competitive base with Sales Performance Bonus 
  • Industry - Environmental 
  • To identify and develop new profitable revenue business opportunities, assist in marketing activities, identifying and engaging new customers for the SGS Environmental division
  • Selling Climate Change Solutions - specifically GHG accounting and verification 
  • Completing full lifecycle of sales, from presentations, tender processes, contract negotiations  
  • This is a revenue focused, business development, field sales role with targets 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in business development or high level account management within a technical service field, whilst delivering customer service excellence  

Essential: 

  • Degree qualified in Environmental Sciences or similar discipline
  • Project management experience 
  • Proven sales background hitting targets 
  • Full clean driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

  • Company car or car allowance (subject to eligibility criteria) 
  • Performance related sales bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (immediate access)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • 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.

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Is the Business Development Executive - Carbon job at sgs remote?
Yes, this Business Development Executive - Carbon position at sgs is remote, with team members based in UK Field Based, UK Field Based, , United Kingdom, gb. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Business Development Executive - Carbon role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Business Development Executive - Carbon role in the Sales, Customer Support department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Business Development Executive - Carbon at sgs belong to?
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When was the Business Development Executive - Carbon job at sgs posted?
This Business Development Executive - Carbon position at sgs was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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