Industry Business Manager

sgs· Inspection and Field Testing
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📍 Eastern Region📍 Eastern Region, , Saudi Arabia📍 saFull 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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Industry Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the Industries, Building & Infrastructure business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with company quality systems, procedures, and processes while driving revenue generation and long-term profitability. The role requires a strategic approach to business development and operational management, with a focus on performance, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute strategic plans for the Industrial business ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth targets.
  • Conduct market analysis to assess current and future demand, identifying new business opportunities and areas for expansion.
  • Establish short and long-term goals, including the launch of new services, diversification, and initiatives for business development.
  • Prepare reports on business performance and projects progress to senior management.
  • Foster and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client retention.
  • Optimize resource utilization to maintain high standards of quality and performance.
  • Supervise and lead Industrial staff, including subcontractors, promoting effective teamwork and achieving operational excellence.
  • Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with SGS health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure full compliance with ISO standards and the successful implementation of the Quality Management System across operations.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Arabic is an added value
  • 15+ years of experience in managing countrywide operations within the industrial sector
  • Change management and ability to lead transformation Initiatives
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to represent the company and build customer relationships
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership with clear accountability for revenue and costs
  • Strong commercial and revenue growth mindset
  • Confident, accountable leadership style with executive presence
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Experience in ME region is highly preferred

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This Industry Business Manager role at sgs is based in Eastern Region, Eastern Region, , Saudi Arabia, sa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Industry Business Manager role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Industry Business Manager role in the Inspection and Field Testing department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Industry Business Manager at sgs belong to?
This Industry Business Manager position is part of the Inspection and Field Testing department at sgs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Industry Business Manager position at sgs was posted on May 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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