Business Development Manager

Colliers Project Leaders | Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid volunteer day

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and lead the annual BD plan. You will work with local networks to meet sales targets across units, mentoring and guiding junior staff as needed.

The role focuses on expanding the client base, developing strategies to win aspirational accounts, and leveraging CRM/Sales tools to manage relationships and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Business Development role or in a related leadership position.
• Proven track record of regularly exceeding quotas and account objectives.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Active involvement in national industry associations with strong regional connections.
• Ability to lead BD efforts within the business unit and mentor others.
• Strong negotiation and written/spoken communication skills; proficient with CRM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead annual and quarterly sales targets with Principals, Account Managers, and VPs.
• Grow sales by 15% by acquiring new accounts in your BU(s).
• Analyze local market conditions and sector performance to forecast pipeline and identify opportunities.
• Develop growth strategies including aspirational accounts and new client development.
• Nurture prospective client relationships to secure opportunities leveraging Colliers Project Leaders' expertise.
• Build personal brand and presence in the community through networking events and online activities.
• Support marketing and pursuit teams on proposals; assist with key proposals when applicable.
• Track activities in Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ensure a full sales funnel.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Verbal communication

CRM familiarity

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview
Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.

Overview
Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.
We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.
We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:

• Make cities more livable
• Enhance workplaces
• Create spaces people want to return to
• Improve patient care
• Deliver clean drinking water
• Build a sustainable future
  

And so much more.
This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.
If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place
Your role
Join our team as a Business Development Manager in Vancouver, BC
Our Business Development Manager (BDM) role is on the forefront of sales for their geography, using their local connections and wider network to support the production and implementation of our annual business development plan and the attainment of the annual sales targets (by business unit, program, and sector targets.
With a focus on net new clients, you will join our team of experts who lead major capital building and infrastructure projects, and together you will organize, motivate and lead the business unit’s new client development efforts. You will lead by example, sharing business development and sales best practices, providing support as required to ensure we obtain our targets.
You will be responsible for generating and responding to leads, keeping the sales funnel full and providing business development and sales mentoring as required.
Responsibilities

• Assisting in establishing and leading annual and quarterly sales targets and focuses for the business unit alongside Principals, Account Managers, and VPs
• Grow sales by 15% through the acquisition of new accounts within your designated BU(s), focusing on bringing new clients into the pipeline
• Understand the local market conditions and work with Sector Leadership to understand sector performance in your geography, performing competitive market research and analysis to forecast pipeline and identify target opportunities
• Identify, build, and implement strategies in support of in-year and long-term growth aspirations, including identifying opportunities and ‘aspirational accounts’
• Initiate and nurture prospective client relationships to seek out and secure specific opportunities where Colliers Project Leaders' experience and expertise can be leveraged
• Build a personal brand and establish a presence in the community (local and online), including attending networking events and trade show opportunities to build relationships and identify and follow up on leads
• Motivate, mentor, and support the Business Unit with respective to business development and sales activities, including coaching behaviours
• Collaborate with BUs across our organization to support marketing and sales efforts with new clients, including opportunities to sell all of Colliers Project Leaders’ service offerings
• Assist on key proposals and interview prep (when applicable) in collaboration with the marketing and pursuit team
• Leverage and track behaviors and activities in our Microsoft Dynamics CRM software
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Business Development role, experience as a Business Development manager or Sales Manager in the project management, consulting services, design and construction, or real estate industry
• Experience with developing and executing tactical sales plans including regularly exceeding quotas and account objectives
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry subject matter experts
• Involved in national industry and trade associations, strong local or sector connections regionally
• The ability and willingness to assume and maintain a Business Development leadership role in the business unit
• Demonstrated negotiating, written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on listening skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!
  

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.
Expected Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year (CAD)
This compensation range represents our good‑faith estimate at the time of posting, based on market benchmarks and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined considering the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and regional consideration. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.
Disclaimer
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.
Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.
Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.