Business Development Manager

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Purpose

We are currently hiring Business Development Manager at SGS Georgia's head office in Batumi.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to boost income and profitability
• Identify new business opportunities and develop relationship with potential partners in sectors new to the company
• Lead negotiations and manage contracts with customers and suppliers
• Develop pricing strategies and handle price negotiations with clients
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to ensure product offerings meet customer needs and market demand
• Monitor industry trends and competitive environment to spot growth and improvement opportunities
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Analyze and refine operational processes to enhance productivity and maximize growth
• Collaborate with relevant departments to develop accurate and consistent proposals
• Set sales targets and ensure the company meets them
• Manage risk assessments for new initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree
• At least 7 years of business development experience in the service industry
• Established relationships with major Georgian businesses, potentially including government agencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in key negotiation tools and techniques
• P&L skills

Additional Information

• Language proficiency:
• Georgian: native
• Russian: free
• English: upper-intermediate to advanced.

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