Description

As a Sales Representative, you’ll be the driving force behind expanding SGS’s footprint in the Minerals & Metals sector. You’ll engage directly with clients, identify new business opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions that meet their operational and compliance needs. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on sales execution, requiring resilience, curiosity, and a passion for results.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition & Retention: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across BENELUX and Germany. Build long-term relationships with clients in the commodities sector.
• Solution Selling: Understand SGS’s service portfolio and craft compelling proposals that address client challenges in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to position SGS as a trusted advisor.
• Sales Strategy: Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute sales campaigns, pricing strategies, and client engagement plans.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline development, and client feedback using CRM tools.

Challenges You’ll Tackle

• Navigating complex procurement cycles in a highly regulated industry
• Differentiating SGS’s value proposition in a competitive market
• Balancing short-term sales targets with long-term relationship building
• Managing diverse client expectations across technical and commercial domains

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in industrial services, commodities, or TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) sectors
• Strong communication skills in Dutch, French, and English
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently for client meetings and industry events
• A proactive mindset with a knack for uncovering client needs and translating them into actionable solutions

Additional Info

What we have to offer:

Were you already considering a big switch in your career? Maybe this could be your next step. At SGS you can count on an interesting position where you can take responsibility. Come enjoy our fun team of colleagues and on top of that, we will reward you with an interesting salary package (incl. company car, retirement plan, meal vouchers, …)

Do you want to be part of this?

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Send us your story and your resume via the apply button and maybe you will soon join us soon.

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We’re also the benchmark worldwide for quality and integrity. And that makes us very proud. This can only happen thanks to almost 100 000 colleagues worldwide, with more than 1850 employees in Belgium only. Our employees give 110% of themselves every day, divided over all expertises, branches and cultures. Our coworkers build their own way inside the company, the services and the expertise.

At SGS, we believe in creating a better, safer, and more interconnected world. Join a global leader where innovation meets impact, and where your work contributes to improving millions of lives.

To strengthen our division Natural Resources we are currently looking for a passionate and driven Sales Representative  for the Minerals & Metals sector.