[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All SGS jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/) · [Search jobs](/search/) SGS · Doral, FL, United States # Business Development Associate, Trade Facilitation Services Doral, FL, United States Remote Full-time Sales Listed on SGS’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000153852489-business-development-associate-trade-facilitation-services) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [SGS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/) / Business Development Associate, Trade Facilitation Services ## Job description ### SUMMARY The Business Development Associate for Connectivity & Products Trade Facilitation Services (TFS) is expected to identify new clients and sell TFS well-established Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) service. TFS has been mandated on a non-exclusive basis by thirteen countries in Africa and the Middle East to certify export products from North America. Without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by SGS (or another mandated Conformity Body/competitor) the products of North American exporters will not be permitted to enter these import countries. In order to identify potential clients, the Sales Representative will make use of available export and import data sources, visit export trade shows (in North America) to meet exporters, liaise with TFS offices in country of import to obtain intelligence on products being imported into those countries, and on a periodic basis travel to countries of import to meet and develop relationships with the import community. As the Sales Representative identifies potential clients, they will develop strategies to contact and sell the TFS value proposition to those clients. The Sales Executive will work closely with the TFS operational and marketing teams and draw upon prior experiences and contacts in the product quality and international trade arenas to successfully sell this specific type of Product Conformity Assessment to the appropriate Trade parties. ### JOB FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With the Business Manager, determine sales and marketing strategies to meet the company’s sales target. Create plan to grow revenue in designated product categories/industries or import countries Analyze international trade data to support potential client identification, areas of focus Determine which trade shows in North America to attend. - Attend and identify Shippers to PCA countries - Work with TFS affiliates in country of import to develop intelligence on North America based company’s exporting to those countries of import - Work with the marketing team to develop appropriate marketing initiatives Populate CRM with contact information: telephone, direct mail, e-mail and networking activity - Identify, research, plan, contact potential clients and initiate a sales process - Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports of sales activities, especially client calls/meetings. Prepare presentations, quotations, service agreements and tender responses within given requirements Track competitor activity Be knowledgeable and remain up to date with SGS certification and import country requirements Anticipate, identify and understand client’s needs and concerns. Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through regular contact. Develop and maintain sales materials and product knowledge. Liaise with technical/operations teams to ensure excellent communication channels exist to facilitate the successful handover and execution of the new clients to operational account managers. Report client complaints and work with management and operational teams to resolution. Maintain awareness and understanding of all SGS services, ensuring that the full range of SGS services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities Forward potential opportunities to other Business Lines as appropriate At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures. ## Qualifications ### EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 9+ years of experience in lieu of education Required: 5+ years’ Sales experience in TIC Sector 2+ years’ experience in International Trade Sector Experience in with product quality testing is an advantage KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Language Skills: English, Advanced Highest level of knowledge preferred, other language(s) is a plus Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level of knowledge required Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Must maintain adequate knowledge of technology relating to the position. Excellent communication skills Analytical, decisive, adaptable, ethical, problem solver, persuasive, commercially-sensitive Customer and commercial focus and strong relationship builder Teamwork with ability to operate without close supervision Good experience and understanding of the complete sales and marketing process. Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity TRAVEL 30%+ Travel required, some international. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 12, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Doral, FL, United States - Work arrangement: Remote - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000153852489-business-development-associate-trade-facilitation-services) ## More jobs at SGS ### [Field Technician I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/02871171c61628547b95/) Doral, FL, United States ### [(Junior) technisch sales medewerker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/cf348eba8c4d106bd013/) Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium ### [ALTERNANCE - Technicien CND H/F - Les Sorinières/Derval (44)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/3f249b27c1089c2e2e1a/) les sorinieres, France ### [Asistente Comercial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/f4529b9c6892883a73ce/) Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Root Cause Facilitation and Corrective and Preventative Action Development (Manufacturing Quality Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/e0babfaf82889d805098/) Siemens Energy · Charlotte, NC, United States ### [Sr. Manager, Trade Facilitation (IC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/6c3f1a3d35330f3f9a86/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Austin, Texas ### [IT Business Analyst - Legal/Global Trade (Remote)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b15c14930494cb5300a0/) BAE Systems · El Paso, Texas, United States ### [Trade & Working Capital - Business Development & Product Delivery - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/b988d348dadc4e65f042/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Learning & Talent Development Specialist - Retail Branch Facilitation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pnc-financial-services/jobs/727238647baf779e8bac/) PNC Financial Services · Birmingham, AL +1 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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