Director Business Development US East Coast CRM

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

• Established and profound network in textile brand world ( 10 years brand experience)
• Profound knowledge in textile supply chain (Product Design, Development, Sourcing, Materials, Quality/Sustainability Experience)
• Experience with multi stakeholder initiatives (textile-, NGO’s – and sustainability organizations within the textile supply chain)
• Profound knowledge in textile processing and manufacturing chain
• Establish the bluesign system in various industries (Denim, Fashion, Luxury, Professional Wear, Promotional Apparel, Footwear) on the US West Coast and possibly other US States within 2 – 3 years
• Focus lies on the acquisition of brands and retailers, but also on Material Manufacturers and Chemical manufacturers
• Supporting bluesign System Partners in implementing the bluesign® system in their organization, marketing and supply chain
• Maintain regular/intensive contact to System Partners to promote/sell our services (New acceleration program, ACADEMY services)
• Develop additional business/revenue for bluesign and our System Partners (new service schemes)
• Support of regional and local CRM activities (cross region support)
• Support of bluesign market penetration activities
• Strengthening the value of the bluesign® system within System Partners organizations (focus sustainability)
• Establish the bluesign system and services in the target segments together with the bluesign organization (especially with CRM colleagues, Brand Services team and Marketing team)
• Develop and implement Sales and Marketing strategy in target segments
  • In line with overall company strategy
  • Communication, delivering presentations
  • Trade Shows
  • Networking
• CRM Management
  • Support and Coordinate customers related activities
  • Ensure payments and keep customer data up to date
  • Training of customer personnel in co-operation with TSE, Brand Services and Academy
  • Lead whole acquisition process
  • Acquire new customers
• Regular feedback on sales activities of region
• Regular feedback on competitor’s activities and market developments in region
• Ensure achievement of objectives set in mid-range plan and yearly budgets
• Ensure company standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Brand Services

Qualifications

• Selling experience and meeting budget line
• National/International travel experience
• Excellent people skills and eloquent networker
• Upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
• Organizational skills and high level of independency
• Solution oriented
• Additional language skill of advantage

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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