Business Development Executive - Sustainability

SGS Open · verified Sep 23, 2026

On-site Shah Alam Full-time Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at SGS. Shah Alam · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationShah Alam

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 10, 2026 · 6w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find prospective buyers through research, outbound calls, networking, and referrals
Help sell sustainability and ESG offerings such as training, certifications, assessments, and consultancy
Build quotes, proposals, presentations, and tender submissions with technical colleagues
Keep enquiries moving by arranging customer meetings and following up on opportunities
Record sales activity, coordinate service delivery, and report progress against targets and KPIs

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, business, sustainability, or a related subject
At least two years in sales, ideally involving sustainability, ESG, or consultancy services
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software
You can engage customers, build relationships, negotiate, present, and turn leads into sales

Who this fits

You’ll suit a proactive mid-level sales professional who can work independently while coordinating with technical and internal teams. This is an onsite role in Shah Alam, with individual sales targets and KPIs to meet.

From the employer

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Generate new sales leads through market research, cold calling, networking, and referrals.
Assist in promoting sustainability and ESG services, including training, certifications, assessments, and consultancy solutions.
Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations, and tender documents with support from technical teams.
Follow up on sales enquiries and coordinate customer meetings.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Support sales campaigns, exhibitions, seminars, webinars, and industry events.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activities in CRM systems.
Monitor customer requirements and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely service delivery.
Prepare regular sales reports and updates for management review.
Achieve individual sales targets and KPIs established by management.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business, Sustainability, or related field.
2 years of sales experience, preferably in sustainability, ESG, or consultancy services.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer engagement and relationship-building abilities.
Basic negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to identify business opportunities and convert leads into sales.
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.