Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the GCC
• Sell SGS Human Risk Management solutions including KYC, KYE, Employment Background Screening, Due Diligence, and Third-Party Risk Management
• Build relationships with Compliance, Risk, HR, Procurement, and C-Level Managers
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract signature
• Deliver presentations, product demonstrations, and commercial proposals
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the business growth
• Maintain awareness of market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of successful B2B business development or sales experience within the GCC
• Proven experience selling services to financial institutions, multinational corporations, luxury brands, technology companies, or regulated industries
• Strong understanding of KYC/AML, Background Screening, Due Diligence, and Risk Management
• Experience selling SaaS, RegTech, or Compliance Technology is a strong advantage
• Existing network within Finance, IT, or Luxury is mandatory
• No relocation package provided; candidate must already live in UAE
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in any one of these languages: French, Arabic, German, or Russian

About the Company

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.