Business Development Representative - Dartmouth

freelance.ca; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to identify new opportunities and manage customer relationships. Candidates should have a background in science or business, with strong B2B sales experience preferred. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and flexible sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term disability and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in outside sales, preferably B2B.
• Fluency in French is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Maintain strong relationships with current customers.
• Implement sales and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market activity and gather competitive intelligence.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in science or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) to identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and play a key role in growing our customer base.

What you will be doing :

• Solicit new business opportunities for AGAT Laboratories and identify sales opportunities to improve AGAT Laboratories’ position in the market.
• Maintain strong relationships with our current customers.
• Implement account and/or category-specific sales and marketing initiatives.
• Manage business relationships with assigned accounts and generate new business aligned with our objectives and values.
• Understand and promote the customer-centric approach of AGAT Laboratories to develop long-lasting relationships.
• Support annual business and territory plans to achieve sales objectives.
• Prepare category and business reviews, leveraging insights to identify sales opportunities and improve our category position.
• Attend industry workshops, participate in professional associations, and attend tradeshows.
• Monitor market activity, gather competitive intelligence, prospect for new business, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary.

What you bring to the table :

• Post-secondary education in science (chemistry, geology, engineering) or in business is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in outside sales; prior B2B sales experience is an asset.
• Professional, positive, and outgoing demeanor with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; fluency in French is an asset.
• Ability to deliver clear and concise sales presentations.
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Unquestionable work ethic with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Travel within Nova Scotia is required; travel outside the province may be required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Candidate must supply and use a personal reliable vehicle for business use.

Why Join Us?

We recognize and value our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and flexible sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.