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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Sales Executive Food

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAntwerp, BelgiumHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific field such as biochemistry, food and dietetics, food technology, food sciences, or biosciences.
  • Relevant commercial work experience in the food sector is preferred.
  • Knowledge of (bio)chemistry, microbiology, and/or the food sector.
  • Commercial aptitude, communication skills, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently, flexibly, and with drive.
  • A positive and mature approach, combining empathy with diplomacy.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and conversational French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new opportunities and expand services for the quality-control food laboratory as part of the team.
  • Proactively prospect for potential customers and open the right doors.
  • Identify needs of business-to-business customers in the food and retail sectors and translate them into sales opportunities and appropriate offers.
  • Manage and negotiate pricing agreements and build trusting relationships with stakeholders.
  • Work closely with customer service to support customer follow-up and satisfaction.
  • Use the customer relationship management system to track and report activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of additional languages.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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