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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development of Crop Sciences GEP Activities in Europe
Sales and Customer Contract development
Key Account Management as required
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading Sales and Development Activity
Identifying existing and future market activities
Identifying and approaching all sector customers and potential customers
Leading European GEP business focus
Attending industry events to promote SGS services
Promoting the company's image, capability, and integrity to Product-line Customers
Collaborating with the NR Marketing Manager on publicity and media distribution
Seeking additional opportunities and offering new services to clients
Finding new business and increasing revenue in this sector
Innovating ways to deliver better service to the Regional Customer base
Managing projects for clients requiring customized services
Working with Crop Science Country Business Managers for consistent service delivery
Collaborating with International Sales / Business Development Managers for a unified global approach
Identifying gaps and working with management to explore new opportunities and potential acquisitions
Promoting and implementing new service innovations
Developing regional strategies and Business Development Programs
Working with Study Directors and Country Managers to identify training and operational improvements
Focusing on customer-centric service solutions
Providing Key Account Management for designated customers
Serving as a primary contact point for clients when needed
Creating customized service proposals with team support
Standardizing commercial approaches to Key Accounts
Evaluating statistical data and presenting results to clients
Representing the voice of the customer within SGS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Additional projects as assigned by the Vice President - NR Agri Commodities / Crop Sciences.
Qualifications
PROFILE
Over 10 years' experience in Crop Sciences / Consultancy / TIC Industry Commercial Roles
Degree or Master’s level education
Proven success in sales and business development
Strong reputation with senior industry stakeholders
Knowledge of GLP Crop Sciences Operations and Testing Requirements
Leadership and People Management skills
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in English; French, German, or Spanish highly advantageous
Ability to work under high stress conditions
Ability to inspire internal and external teams
Capacity to build long-term business relationships
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Natural deal-closing ability and decision-making skills
Proactive and opportunity-driven mindset
Courageous and resilient
Effective collaborator in a leading industry environment
OTHER
Regular international travel required, including weekends and holidays for events
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