Business Development Specialist

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Business Development Specialist for a client in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves driving sales, managing client relationships, and leveraging strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering. Candidates with a passion for technology and proven sales experience will thrive in this hybrid work environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Education allowance

Personal development programs

Uncapped commissions

Full benefits package

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
• Proven prospecting abilities with high aptitude for technology.
• Experience in sales with a background in electrical/electronic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Regularly prospecting to develop relationships from infancy to full partnerships.
• Managing new and existing clients and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Continuously meeting sales targets and providing product knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prospecting talents

Negotiation

Technical skills

Education

Post secondary degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician/Technology

Job description

Connecting you to Sales/Business Development jobs in Calgary, Alberta!

About Staffingis an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

Our wonderful new client specializes in the distribution and manufacturing of high tech products, and is looking to grow the organization with a new Business Development Specialist in Western Canada. The successful candidate will take pride in their work and have a passion for innovative and cutting edge technology.

The ideal candidate will be joining an intelligent and robust team of forward thinking and collaborative Electrical Engineers. You will be fully rewarded for your work with the inclusion of an education allowance, personal development programs, uncapped commissions, a full benefits package, and the opportunity to advance in your career.

By bringing your desire to cultivate and foster relationships both internally and externally, your responsibilities will include expanding sales, upselling to current clients, and prospecting new leads. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Regularly prospecting to develop relationships from infancy to full partnerships
• Managing new and existing clients, ensuring that all needs are met by providing sales advice/upselling products
• Continuously meeting sales targets, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Participating in face-to-face, Microsoft Teams, and phone meetings to provide education and product knowledge to new and existing clients
• Developing long-term relationships with clients and creating account plans to foster repeat customers
• Some travelling to and from offices and client sites

Education:

• Post secondary degree in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician/Technology or related field of study

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
• Proven prospecting abilities
• High aptitude for technology and the trends within the industry

Experience:

• 3+ years of outbound and/or field sales
• Experience/exposure i n electrical and/or electronic-based technologies
• Basic knowledge of some test and measurement products and/or technology sales are highly preferred for this role

Skills:

• Impeccable written and spoken communication
• Great interpersonal skills; the ability to foster and create relationships
• Prospecting talents
• Qualifying leads through research and established contact
• Aptitude for negotiation and persuasion
• Propensity for business and technical intelligence
• Resourceful nature
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of electrical engineering

Base Salary:$75,000 – $95,000 base per year + commission

• Average on target earnings: $100,000 – $120,000+
• Incentives and bonuses
• Full extended health benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Travel expense account

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per work

Remote Work:

• This is a flexible/hybrid work model

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffingrecruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with sales/business developmentjobs.We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to sales/business development jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting sales/business development jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID: 41779in your application.