Posted 13 Nov 2026 (today) · Job 106219 · Read from the employer's SmartRecruiters board, last checked 13 Nov 2026, 11:12 UTC

Assistant Business Development Manager - Environmental & Geotechnical Services

SGS · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development professional to drive sales and expand SGS's Environmental and Geotechnical Services business across Riyadh and the Central Region of Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales, client acquisition and business development, within the Environmental, Geotechnical, Engineering Consultancy or Testing & Inspection sectors.

Position will be based in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities for SGS Environmental and Geotechnical Services across Riyadh and the Central Region.
  • Proactively identify potential clients and expand business relationships within key industrial, construction, infrastructure, real estate and related sectors.
  • Drive B2B sales activities through direct client engagement, cold calling, networking, client visits and market research.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to generate leads and secure new business.
  • Identify market opportunities, understand customer requirements and promote relevant SGS service offerings.
  • Manage client prequalification processes, vendor registrations and business approvals with key industry players.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, participate in client meetings and follow up on business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
  • Work closely with internal technical and operational teams to develop suitable solutions for customers.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities and industry developments to identify potential growth opportunities.
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular updates on business development activities and sales performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Sales, Business Development or B2B client acquisition.
  • Experience in Environmental Services, Geotechnical Services, Engineering Consultancy, Testing & Inspection or related technical service industries is preferred.
  • Good understanding of industrial, construction, infrastructure or engineering markets in Saudi Arabia.
  • Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, generate leads and develop long-term client relationships.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, target-oriented and capable of working independently.
  • Good organizational skills with effective time management and follow-up abilities.

Additional Information

Join SGS and be part of a global team driving quality, safety and sustainability. If you are passionate about building client relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving business growth, we would love to hear from you.

For more details please visit our website www.sgs.com 

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