- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About SGS
SGS is recognized globally as the leading firm in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. With a presence of over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, and a workforce exceeding 94,000 employees, SGS is a benchmark for quality and integrity.
Job Overview
We are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to expand our Human Risk Management services throughout the GCC region. The role involves generating new business, promoting our digital KYC and KYE platform, and selling background screening and due diligence solutions to organizations in regulated and risk-sensitive sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate new business prospects across the GCC markets.
- Promote and sell SGS Human Risk Management solutions, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Employee (KYE), employment background screening, due diligence, and third-party risk management.
- Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders such as Compliance, Risk, HR, Procurement teams, and senior executives.
- Handle the entire sales process from lead generation to closing contracts.
- Conduct effective presentations, product demonstrations, and prepare commercial proposals.
- Meet or exceed assigned sales objectives contributing to business growth.
- Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor strategies.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or related fields.
- At least five years of proven success in B2B sales or business development within the GCC region.
- Experience in selling services to sectors such as financial institutions, multinational companies, luxury brands, tech firms, or other regulated industries.
- In-depth knowledge of KYC/AML, background screening, due diligence, risk management, and compliance solutions.
- Experience marketing SaaS platforms, RegTech, compliance technology, or digital solutions is a distinct advantage.
- Established network in financial services or luxury sectors is highly beneficial.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken; Arabic proficiency is a plus, as is additional language fluency.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree