Business Development & Operations Manager, Croatia and Slovenia
The posting
Business Development & Operations Manager, Croatia and Slovenia (m/f)
Work location:Zagreb and Ljubljana
SGS Adriatica d.o.o. is looking for motivated individuals eager to share their expertise and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a leading company in the field of certification against international standards, advance your career, and help us further strengthen SGS's global success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SGS business growth and development across Croatia and Slovenia.
- In Slovenia , oversee P&L performance, operational effectiveness, and achievement of financial objectives.
- In Croatia , drive commercial growth, market expansion, and business development initiatives.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Lead commercial activities to increase revenue and market share.
- Represent SGS and ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and values
Candidate profile
- Master's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales management, or a similar commercial leadership role.
- Experience in a B2B service environment is considered a strong advantage.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and commercial targets
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Croatian and/or Slovenian is considered an advantage
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and leadership capabilities
- High level of professionalism, responsibility, and integrity
What We Offer
- Permanent employment contract with a 6-month probation period
- Opportunity to gain experience in an international environment
- Transportation and meal allowance
- Holiday bonuses (Christmas and Easter bonuses)
- A positive, supportive, and motivating work environment
Taken from SGS's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.
About SGS
Laboratory testing, inspection, audits and certification for consumer products, food, the environment, industrial plants and management systems, sold to manufacturers, retailers, exporters and public bodies.
Pay schedule: Salaried, with the EHS sales commission plan named only on its US environmental account roles; US postings add a 401(k) with a company match that vests at once, and the Finnish field post pays a fixed monthly salary under the technology industries' collective agreement.
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