Business Development Associate, Trade Facilitation Services

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Business Development Associate for Connectivity & Products Trade Facilitation Services (TFS) is expected to identify new clients and sell TFS well-established Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) service.

 

TFS has been mandated on a non-exclusive basis by thirteen countries in Africa and the Middle East to certify export products from North America. Without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by SGS (or another mandated Conformity Body/competitor) the products of North American exporters will not be permitted to enter these import countries. 

 

In order to identify potential clients, the Sales Representative will make use of available export and import data s