[Hiring] Senior Account Manager @SGS

Role Description

Make an impact. Build your career. Shape the future of environmental testing quality.

Join a Global Leader in Testing, Inspection & Certification. At SGS, we help protect communities, safeguard natural resources, and support customers in making data‑driven decisions that improve environmental health. From ensuring safe drinking water to supporting remediation of contaminated sites, our work genuinely matters—and so will yours.

As part of our Sales & Business Development team , you’ll play a key role in expanding environmental analytical services throughout Central and Upstate NY. If you’re a motivated sales professional with a background in environmental services—or better yet, direct experience selling analytical testing—this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an industry powerhouse.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Account Manager , you will be the face of SGS in the environmental testing market, managing a portfolio of clients while driving strategic growth across your region. You’ll build long-term relationships, identify new opportunities, and deliver value-driven solutions that help clients meet environmental and regulatory goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong network within the environmental, consulting, remediation, and industrial markets.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across Texas.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand client needs and align SGS solutions with their technical and regulatory challenges.
• Develop compelling value propositions for analytical testing services—including water, soil, air, and specialty testing programs.
• Collaborate with Client Services and Lab Operations to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Lead proposal development, negotiate pricing, and secure new contracts.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, CRM updates, and market intelligence.
• Represent SGS at tradeshows, technical seminars, and regional industry events.
• Maintain strong customer advocacy and act as a trusted technical partner.
• Continuously enhance your expertise in environmental compliance, analytical methods, and SGS service offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (required)
• 5+ years in technical sales, project management, or customer service (required)
• Experience in the environmental industry or analytical testing services (strongly preferred)
• Candidates with environmental lab sales experience are especially encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong critical-thinking abilities and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently, manage a sales pipeline, and drive results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Requirements

• Candidates must live within a commutable distance to major cities within Texas - Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio.
• Candidates with analytical testing sales experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000 (experience-based)
• Eligible for the EHS North America commission plan
• This position is exempt (not overtime eligible).
• Your comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Eligibility for company benefit programs beginning the first of the month after hire
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Four (4) floating holidays
• Seven (7) company-observed holidays
• Sick time accrual

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have a passion for environmental quality, technical sales, and building trusted client partnerships—and if you thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment—we’d love to speak with you. Apply today and grow your career with a global leader in environmental testing.