Telephone Sales Executive

SGS

unknownPosted Jul 1, 2026
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About the role

Company Description

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. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services - empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Job Description

Job Title: Outbound Sales Representative

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldbury (office based)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

Salary: from £30,000 pa plus commission

Industry: Business Assurance

Overview:

To generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity to contribute to required revenue growth targets though telephone, email & social media techniques

To identify, engage and qualify prospective clients aligned to Business Assurance strategy

To build early-stage relationships and position SGS as the preferred partner for relevant services

To create a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities to support the wider commercial team

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in working within a performance measured sales based environment.

Essential Experience:

Working within a B2B sales environment

Working to high level targets through outbound sales

Customer pipeline generation

Working with high level CRM's or proficient using MS office packages

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)

Target driven commission structure (subject to eligibility criteria)

Private medical cover (immediate)

Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance

Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

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