Business Development Manager

Recruitment Partners; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Alberta-based recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth strategies by developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, managing client interactions, and fostering a culture of success across various branches of the business, particularly in engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Generate leads and manage client interactions.
• Prepare presentations and assist in developing sales strategies.

Skills

Client relations management

Lead generation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Post Secondary Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Our client is searching for a Business Development Manager to join their team. This role will be responsible for improving and growing the various branches of the business, by fostering and developing relationships with customers, suppliers and other partners. A successful candidate will work to develop opportunities for Engineering Projects independently and others that support Construction and Fabrication. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Fabrication.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Have existing contacts that can support projects for drafting and engineering
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers
• Meet with customers and clients face to face and over the phone
• Understand the needs of your customers to be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives to develop and improve the business
• Have a good understanding of the businesses’ products or services and be able to advise others about them
• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department
• Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate
• Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world
• Supports business development activities for the company by expanding on the company relationships
• Generate leads through networking and gather industry intelligence
• Demonstrate the company’s capacity for Engineering and Drafting services and projects that support fabrication, construction and maintenance operations
• Recommend marketing initiatives to the Vice President of Fabrication
• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management
• Prepare presentations
• Assist in the development of quotes and proposals
• Assist in developing sales goals and strategies
• Negotiate with clients

Your strengths include :

• Post Secondary Degree in Business or a related field is required or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing client relations
• Self-motivated with a track record of exceptional performance
• Creative talent and the ability to think on your feet and overcome challenges
• In depth knowledge on the industry and current events
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail
• Task oriented with demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to understand the needs of the client
• Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Jason Dick, Bobi-Jo Warner, Andre Donado, and Olga Borisova.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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