Business Development Executive Health & Nutrition

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries. Supported by 99,500 professionals, SGS has over 145 years of service excellence, providing solutions that help organizations achieve high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Role Overview

SGS is seeking a Business Development Executive Health & Nutrition to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the health and nutrition sectors, establishing SGS as a preferred partner for testing, inspection, and auditing services. The executive will also manage key accounts and coordinate project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within food manufacturers, cosmetics producers, personal care companies, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, importers, exporters, distributors, and healthcare-related consumer product sectors.
• Present value-added solutions to customers to establish SGS as the preferred partner for testing, inspection, and auditing services, addressing quality, safety, and compliance objectives.
• Develop and execute sector-specific business growth strategies to increase market penetration, expand service adoption, and achieve sustainable revenue growth.
• Monitor industry developments, emerging regulations, market trends, and customer requirements to proactively create new business opportunities and maintain a competitive market position.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior stakeholders, including Quality Managers, Technical Managers, Regulatory Affairs Teams, Procurement Managers, Supply Chain Leaders, Manufacturing Directors, and Executive Management.
• Develop strategic account plans that identify customer priorities, upcoming projects, growth opportunities, and potential areas for service expansion.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and business reviews to evaluate service performance, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen customer partnerships.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for assigned strategic accounts and coordinate internally to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Work closely with SGS laboratory, inspection, operations, and audit teams to ensure successful project execution and timely delivery of services.
• Coordinate customer requests, project timelines, quotations, and operational requirements to meet customer expectations.
• Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction, proactively addressing issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication between customers and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent SGS at industry exhibitions, conferences, customer forums, trade associations, and networking events.
• Share competitive intelligence and market insights with management to support business planning and service development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in business development, preferably within the health and nutrition sectors or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new business opportunities and manage key accounts.
• Strong understanding of industry developments, regulations, and market trends within the food, cosmetics, personal care, and consumer products sectors.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.