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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Commercial Manager - Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Account Executive +1Posted on Nov 9
Full-timeAntwerp, BelgiumIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, or key account management.
  • Demonstrated experience with complex services and consultative selling in a technical, industrial, or scientific environment.
  • Ability to identify commercial opportunities and work in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented manner.
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on experience in prospecting, negotiations, and closing deals.
  • Ability to engage with technical experts, procurement, and senior management.
  • Negotiation skills and relationship-building ability to develop long-term partnerships.
  • Fluent communication in Dutch and English.
  • Ability to work independently and in a structured way in an international, technically oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the commercial strategy for activities in Belgium.
  • Identify new market opportunities, customers, and business opportunities and translate them into concrete commercial actions.
  • Manage and develop strategic key accounts and build long-term relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
  • Strengthen the market position and bring commercial focus and structure to the sales approach.
  • Monitor market developments, customer needs, and competitors and respond proactively.
  • Lead quotations, tenders, and contract negotiations while safeguarding commercial growth and profitability.
  • Work closely with operational and technical teams to translate customer needs into strong, feasible solutions.
  • Build and actively manage a commercial pipeline, tracking opportunities and results systematically.
  • Represent SGS with customers, prospects, at networking events, and at relevant industry organizations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector is a strong advantage.
  • Good knowledge of French.

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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