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Full-time
5-10

Sales Representative Market Intelligence

1/7/2026

The Sales Representative is responsible for actively supporting and acquiring new clients while maintaining relationships with existing customers. This includes presenting products and services, conducting sales talks, and monitoring market trends.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
About the 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 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

SGS Market Intelligence is a data and information service that provides expertise in the areas of fuel quality, vehicle emissions, energy and transportation working with clients from energy and the automotive sector, governments and associations.

We are looking for an individual who will lead the efforts to expand the client base globally and maintain relations with our clients. The position should follow global policies and corporate strategies related to fuels, transportation, and vehicle emissions within the context of energy transition and climate change.  The Sales Manager is also required to maintain relations with the current clients.

The position requires a proactive approach to discovering new markets and opportunities, developing and implementing the business units sales strategy and maintaining a network of contacts with SGS affiliates worldwide. The position will report to the Global Head of Market Intelligence and will work in close contact with the business managers, other members of the team, and colleagues within SGS.

Responsibilities

As a Sales Representative, you are the first point of contact for our customers and are responsible for actively supporting and acquiring new clients. You present our products and services, provide competent advice, and contribute directly to the company’s success.

Customers and sales

  • Active acquisition of new customers and support of the existing customer base
  • Presentation and sale of our products/services
  • Conducting sales talks, preparing and following up on offers
  • Identifying and approaching potential customers (by phone, email, or in person)
  • Monitoring the market and competition as well as analyzing customer needs
  • Participation in trade fairs, conferences, and customer appointments
  • Maintaining customer data in the CRM system
  • Close cooperation with the internal sales team and other departments

Website and marketing

  • Promotion of MI on Linkedin and external platforms
  • Keep MI promotional materials up to date
  • Organise podcasts and webinars of MI together with the Team.
  • Promotion of MI new products
  • Keep track of relevant conferences and search for speaking and publishing opportunities for MI Team worldwide

Qualifications

For application, please submit English CV.

  • A degree in international relations, business, economy or similar
  • 5- 10 years of experience working in relevant Sales position is mandatory 
  • Excellent knowledge of English. Other UN languages will be considered an advantage
  • Understanding global energy transition processes
  • Experience or knowledge of either fuel/energy/automotive industry is must
  • Ability or willingness to understand market and trade developments of Natural Resources globally
  • Strong communication and persuasion skills
  • Customer-oriented and goal-driven working style
  • Initiative, commitment, and ability to work in a team
  • Confident handling of MS Office and ideally CRM systems

Additional Information

Why SGS?

  • Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
  • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
  • Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
  • Benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development. 

Key Skills
SalesCustomer AcquisitionMarket AnalysisCommunicationPersuasionCustomer-OrientedTeamworkMS OfficeCRM SystemsEnergy TransitionFuel Industry KnowledgeAutomotive Industry KnowledgeInitiativeCommitmentGoal-Driven
Categories
SalesEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityTransportationConsulting
Benefits
Flexible ScheduleContinuous Learning OptionsMultinational Environment
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