SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a massive network of over 99,000 employees and more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company provides essential services across industries including agriculture, energy, chemicals, and consumer goods to help businesses comply with international standards.

In Spain, SGS maintains a robust presence with a network of offices and technical centers spanning the entire country. The Spanish division is particularly significant for international professionals as it serves as a hub for global corporate functions, including IT, Finance, and Digital Innovation. This creates a multicultural work environment where global projects are managed from Spanish cities, offering a blend of local stability and international career mobility.

Founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, as a grain-inspection house, the company moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. It went public in 1981 and has since grown through global expansion to become the world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector.

For international professionals

SGS Spain hosts global centers of excellence for IT and Finance, frequently recruiting for roles where English is the primary working language.
The company has a widespread geographic footprint in Spain, offering opportunities in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona as well as industrial and coastal regions.
As a global leader in certification, employees have access to world-class internal training and professional development programs that are recognized globally.
The work culture is highly technical and process-oriented, making it an ideal fit for engineers, auditors, and data specialists looking for structured career paths.

Sales/Business Development – Agri-Food Inspection and Analysis Services Castilla y León

SGS

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Company Description

At SGS, our mission is to bring value to society by providing a sustainable environment.

Through our work, we guarantee safety and quality, providing confidence to all areas of society, even those that are not visible.

We have the most qualified professionals, working as a great team in more than 140 countries every day, which makes us leaders in the sector.

We encourage you to be part of this human team, where you will train and develop in an environment of camaraderie, flexibility, respect, and equality.

At SGS you will find: The opportunity to make a difference.

A place to contribute your value to society. An international environment with an innovative spirit, full of challenges where you can share and learn with the best.

You define us, you make SGS

Job Description

At SGS, we are looking to incorporate a Sales/Business Development Representative - Agri-Food Inspection and Analysis Services Castilla y León, based in Valladolid or Burgos, a person oriented towards business development and client management within the food sector.

Your purpose in the position: to drive the growth of the Food area in the region, managing key accounts, conducting commercial visits, and ensuring portfolio loyalty.

Your functions will be:

Commercial activity and sales:

Direct commercial activity (sales) of SGS Food area services: analysis, inspection, and consultancy in the food industry, distribution channel, and HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and catering).
Management and development of the existing client portfolio, providing technical-commercial support and personalized advice.
Attention and follow-up of leads and commercial opportunities.
Preparation, sending, and follow-up of commercial offers.

Requirements

What requirements must you meet?

University degree in the area of Health Sciences / Food: Chemistry, Biology, Food Technology, Agronomic Engineering, Veterinary Medicine.
Technical - Regulatory Knowledge: staying up to date with the regulations and norms applicable to the sector.
Between 3-5 years of commercial experience in the food sector, experience in selling analysis services is highly desirable.
Driver's license
B1 level of English, knowledge of SalesForce and PandaDoc will be valued.
Availability to travel within the Castilla y León area.

Additional Information

What will you find at SGS?

We are a leading multinational company in our sector, working in practically all industrial sectors.
What SGS employees value most is our good working environment.
We provide technical and skills training to continue growing professionally.
We offer Flexible Remuneration and special discounts for SGS employees.
We are a Sustainable company involved in social issues.
We are committed to equality and diversity of people in our teams.

At SGS, as part of our firm commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and respect for diversity, we ensure that all our selection processes are carried out objectively, impartially, and fairly, as well as free from any type of bias or discrimination.

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Descripción de la empresa

En SGS nuestra misión es aportar valor a la sociedad, proporcionando un entorno sostenible.

Con nuestro trabajo garantizamos la seguridad y calidad, aportando confianza a todos los ámbitos de la sociedad, incluso en aquellos que no son visibles.

Contamos con las y los profesionales mejor cualificados, trabajando como un gran equipo en más de 140 países cada día, lo que nos hace ser líderes del sector.

Te animamos a formar parte de este equipo humano, donde te formarás y desarrollarás, en un ambiente de compañerismo, flexibilidad, respeto e igualdad.

En SGS encontrarás: La oportunidad de marcar la diferencia.

Un lugar para poder aportar tu valor a la sociedad. Un entorno internacional de espíritu innovador, lleno de retos donde podrás compartir y aprender con los mejores.

Tu nos defines, tú haces SGS

Descripción del empleo

En SGS buscamos incorporar a un/a Comercial/Desarrollo de Negocio - Servicios de Inspección y Análisis Agroalimentarios Castilla y León, ubicada en Valladolid o Burgos, una persona orientada al desarrollo de negocio y a la gestión de clientes dentro del sector alimentario.

Tu propósito en el puesto: impulsar el crecimiento del área de Food en la región, gestionando cuentas clave, realizando visitas comerciales y asegurando la fidelización de la cartera.

Tus funciones serán:

Actividad comercial y ventas:

Actividad comercial directa (venta) de los servicios del área de Alimentación de SGS: análisis, inspección y asesoría en industria alimentaria, canal distribución y HORECA (hostelería, restauración y catering).
Gestión y desarrollo de la cartera de clientes existente, proporcionando soporte técnico-comercial y asesoramiento personalizado.
Atención y seguimiento de leads y oportunidades comerciales.
Preparación, envío y seguimiento de ofertas comerciales.

Requisitos

¿Qué requisitos debes cumplir?

Titulación Universitaria en el área de Ciencias de la salud / Alimentación: CC. Químicas, Biología, Tecnología de los Alimentos, Ing. Agronómica, Veterinaria.
Conocimiento Técnico - Normativo: estar al día de las normativas y regulaciones aplicables al sector.
Entre 3-5 años en labor comercial en el sector alimentario, muy deseable con experiencia en venta de análisis.
Carne de conducir
Valoraremos nivel B1 de inglés, conocimientos de SalesForce y PandaDoc.
Disponibilidad para viajar zona Castilla y León.

Información adicional

¿Qué encontrarás en SGS?

Somos una empresa multinacional líder en su sector, y que trabaja en prácticamente todos los sectores industriales.
Lo más valorado por las personas trabajadoras de SGS es nuestro buen ambiente de trabajo
Contamos con formación técnica y de habilidades para seguir creciendo profesionalmente.
Disponemos de Retribución Flexible y descuentos especiales para personas SGS.
Somos una empresa Sostenible e involucrada en los problemas sociales
Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad y diversidad de personas en nuestros equipos.