Senior Sales Executive

SGS

$89K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Analytical Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of sales experience in the professional services industry.
  • 2+ years of specific industry experience in CPCH, EE, HL, or SL.
  • 2+ years of project/contract management experience.
  • 2+ years of international/multi-cultural work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and close leads for large global accounts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Execute sales strategies for US-based customers within assigned channels.
  • Prospect for new business through customer visits.
  • Develop proposals, negotiate terms, and secure client agreements.
  • Collaborate closely with the client's service team for transparency in communication.
  • Attend industry events for lead generation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate company matching.
  • Online training and professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid time off and family leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Sales Executive, Senior CRS is responsible for global sales of all SGS services applicable to assigned channels, including but not limited to testing, inspection, and audits.

Job Functions
  • Responsible for generating and closing leads and opportunities within a strategic business unit (SBU) for large global accounts, in accordance to SGS CRS sales strategies and individual targets.
  • Builds and maintains an effective and professional relationships and close cooperation with key internal customers and support teams, including client services, global sales, technical and operations.
  • Executes sales and offers solutions to US-based customers for domestic opportunities within channels described in primary responsibilities above.
  • Visits potential customers to prospect for new business.
  • Develop close working relationships with SGS affiliates to fully present SGS capabilities and close sales.
  • Develops and issues quotations and proposals, negotiates fees, terms and conditions as necessary.
  • Secures appropriate legal documents for client relationship, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and statements of work.
  • Works to fully qualify all opportunities for sales to accounts in assigned channels.
  • Develops close cooperation with client's service team to insure ease and transparency of client information and requirements.
  • Develops sales and marketing plans with sales manager to ensure the achievement of targets.
  • Attends industry and trade show events for lead generation and prospecting.
  • Performs key sales administrative functions: prepares call reports, pre- and post- tradeshow reports, sales reports, maintenance of all data in Customer Platform SharePoint site, and other reports/presentations as may be required by management.
  • Works closely with the business unit managers when responding to a request for proposal (RFP) to inform them of market conditions, pricing issues and the current competition on the program.
  • Makes presentations to various groups within the customer's organization when needed.
  • Acts as the lead person on preparing the written proposal in response to customer's RFP, coordinates all information from the different disciplines and arranges the formal response.
  • Maintains knowledge of the SGS Group network and services.
  • Actively promotes the image, capability and integrity of SGS to the account.
  • At all times, adopts a safe behavior by exercising applicable health and safety rules and regulations of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures.
  • At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background in Analytical Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field AND, (Required)
  • 7+ years demonstrated sales success in professional services industry, including (Required)
  • 2+ years of experience in the industry for the relevant business unit (CPCH, EE, HL, or SL), AND, (Required)
  • 2+ years of project/contract management experience, AND (Required)
  • 2+ years of experience in international / multi-cultural environments (Required )
  • Listed above education and experience in combination with direct experience in scheduling and planning (Preferred)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Language Skills: English, Advanced
  • Other language skills (French, Korean, Spanish)
  • Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level
  • Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
  • International business exposure in imported consumer products
  • Persuasive, diplomatic, but always to the point and a strong ability to sell a concept
  • Hands-on, self-driven, open-minded, results oriented proactive team player
  • Willing and able to interact with Client on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings
  • Ability to work well independently and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to multitask, detail oriented with a keen sense of urgency.
  • Ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
  • Willing and able to work in a global network operating in various time zones.
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analytical and or Clinical Laboratory skills
  • Target oriented
  • Project Management and organizational skills
  • Availability, flexibility and responsiveness
  • Strong service-oriented mindset
  • Professional, high standards in personal presentation
  • Ability to manage relationships under stress

Additional KSAs
  • Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook) - Intermediate user proficiency
  • Computer literacy (creating, filing, saving/uploading, searching, backup, etc.)


Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $89,000 to $120,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close July 27, 2026.

Additional information

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