Business Development Manager

World Courier; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors in Metro Vancouver. The role involves developing client relationships, achieving sales targets, and engaging with market trends. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Professional development resources

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales growth targets for your assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
• Proactively engage with the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries to identify client needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

As a Field Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and building strong relationships within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries in western Canada. Your primary focus will be on penetrating targeted accounts, servicing existing clients, and proactively identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Growth : Meet or exceed sales growth targets for your assigned territory as determined by management, based on territory size and potential.
• Account Profiling and Penetration : Profile and penetrate prioritized accounts selected by management. Engage with higher-ranked targets while ensuring all identified prospects are approached to generate new or increased business.
• Client Relationship Management : Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts, identifying needs across various departments and delivering exceptional customer service to foster loyalty and growth.
• Proactive Engagement : Proactively engage with the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries to understand market trends and client needs, positioning our products and services accordingly.
• Sales Activity : Make a minimum of 25 quality sales calls (with a focus on in-person meetings) monthly, targeting both existing accounts and prospective clients to drive engagement and sales.
• Collaboration : Regularly liaise with local station operations and customer service teams, to ensure client needs are met and support overall territory growth.
• Reporting and Documentation : Submit a comprehensive weekly report to your supervisor detailing appointments, telephone prospecting activities, focus on targeted companies, competition insights, and other relevant industry updates. Document all sales activities in the World Courier CRM platform.
• Customer Education and Communication : Conduct educational sessions and service information meetings with clients and prospects to enhance their understanding of our offerings and drive engagement.
• Market Analysis : Review monthly comparison reports to assess territory performance. If business is declining, proactively engage decision-makers to identify the cause and implement necessary changes. Conversely, capitalize on areas of growth to maximize opportunities.
• Participation in Events : Attend and actively participate in trade shows, seminars, and sales meetings to network with industry professionals and promote our services.
• Project and Opportunity Management : Take a proactive approach to identify and pursue new projects, opportunities, and verticals that align with our business objectives.

Qualifications

Proven sales experience, preferably in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech sectors.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Proficient in using CRM systems and other sales tools to track activities and performance.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

Professionalism

Knowledge of our service capabilities and our rates

Knowledge of our competitors' capabilities and rates

Knowledge of the industries that World Courier supports

Knowledge of industry trends to assist World Courier in service development

Have ability to namedrop competitive company names

Schedule time each week for new business development and target work-2 / 3 on new business

Strong Customer Service Skills

Self- motivated

Understand the decision making process in the companies that have WC business in your area of responsibility

Keep informed and educated on our operational capabilities

Be a team player both with sales colleagues and operational colleagues

Keep commitments with customers, managers and all co-workers

Listen to your customers and prospects

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Accessibility Policy

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Salary Range

72,400 CAD - 111,540

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies : World Courier Inc

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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