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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Business Development/Execution Office Support

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNairobi, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or equivalent.
  • Practical sales experience.
  • Knowledge of inspection procedures; internal training is provided.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of international trade and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead generation, including developing overall sales strategy and creating sales plans to grow SGS revenue for designated accounts or regions.
  • Anticipate, identify, and understand clients’ needs and concerns; recommend the company’s solutions and translate those needs into sales opportunities.
  • Conduct market and competitor research; prepare presentations, quotations, service agreements, and tenders within set deadlines.
  • Maintain a customer database with contact information, including telephone, direct mail, email, and networking details.
  • Coordinate inspections by ensuring correct registration of inspection results executed by inspectors in the assigned country, area, or region.
  • Follow up on pending requirements for files, registrations, and licenses.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all jobs executed.
  • Provide customer service for the execution office.
  • Monitor key performance indicators for inspectors and help ensure inspection execution targets are achieved.
  • Contact potential clients to establish new business and retain existing clients.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

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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