Business Development Manager, M&A (Remote)

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The Business Development Manager, M&A is responsible for identifying acquisition targets that align with business initiatives for the development and overall external growth strategy of the Business Assurance line of business in our North American Market.  They will work closely with the Senior Business Development Manager, M&A to identify potential targets and support the workstream that leads to an executed transaction.

This position is 100% remote.

• Identifies possible acquisition targets based on the specific business units’ strategy
• Makes initial contact with a target to introduce the idea of a possible acquisition.
• Leads preparation of the initial presentation of acquisition proposal for the specific business unit Produces presentations, spreadsheets, information memoranda, etc.
• At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience - required
• 5+ years’ experience in business development and/or sales - required

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Self-starter and positive attitude
• Technical and industry knowledge
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Attend data integrity training and sign off acknowledging understanding
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of strategy and business resources.
• Responsible for the timely response of all e-mail, voicemail, verbal and written requests.
• Operate within the guiding principles of the company.
• Maintain a good understanding of the Company, its services, its competitors and the industry.
• Advanced English required
• Advanced mathematical skills required
• Advanced negotiation skills required
• Microsoft Office 365 – Intermediate level skills required

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay ($120,000-$160,000 USD based on experience), matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Move or traverse - Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Use hands - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Climb or balance - Never (0%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Never (0%)
• Talk/hear - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Taste/Smell - Never (0%)
• Lift/carry/push/pull - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Keyboarding - Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Ability to focus on task - Frequent - (34% - 66%)
• Visual strain - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring limited muscle effort, for example lifting up to 5 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring light physical effort, for example lifting 5 kgs to 10 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring medium physical effort, for example lifting 10 kgs to 20 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Tasks requiring heavy physical effort, for example lifting > 20 kgs - Seldom (1% - 4%)

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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