Business Development Executive

SGS Vitrology is looking for a talented and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Life Sciences team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a scientific background who enjoys working with people solving problems and helping innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies access world-class testing solutions.

Working closely with our Business Development Managers and scientific experts youll play a key role in transforming client enquiries into successful projects. Youll be at the centre of commercial and technical discussions developing tailored quotations coordinating with specialist laboratory teams and supporting customers through the early stages of their testing journey.

What youll be doing

• Supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients with their testing requirements
• Preparing accurate technical quotations and proposals
• Collaborating with experts across Virology Molecular Biology and Electron Microscopy
• Participating in client meetings and commercial discussions
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Managing opportunities within Salesforce and supporting sales forecasting
• Developing a deep understanding of biotechnology testing regulatory requirements and industry trends

Qualifications :

About You

Youll have a degree in Biotechnology Immunology Pharmacology Life Sciences or a related discipline along with experience in a Life Sciences environment. Whether youve worked in scientific sales internal sales account management business development customer success sales support or another commercial role within the Life Sciences sector wed love to hear from you.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Detail-oriented and motivated by delivering excellent service

Knowledge of techniques such as qPCR ELISA TEM cell-based assays molecular biology virology or related laboratory testing would be highly beneficial.

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:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover from day 1 (BUPA)
• Competitive pension scheme Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time