Business Development Specialist

Derrigtalbot; Quebec; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Derrig Talbot, a leading commercial construction firm in Quebec, is seeking a skilled candidate for a new opportunities generation role. This full-time position emphasizes networking and relationship building within the commercial real estate sector. The candidate will leverage their sales experience and interpersonal skills to develop new business opportunities, supported by a strong marketing strategy. An undergraduate degree is required, with an MBA considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in commercial real estate sectors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Solid network in commercial real estate, architects, and corporate facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new relationships with commercial real estate and architectural/design communities.
• Network within industry associations, attending functions outside typical hours.
• Represent the Derrig Talbot brand professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication in French and English

Networking

Creative relationship building

Education

Undergraduate Degree in business/management, marketing

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Derrig Talbot is a full-service commercial construction firm working primarily in Quebec. We provide general contracting, construction management, design-build, and pre-lease services to our valued customers.

Derrig Talbot’s main sectors include commercial interiors, private health care, and data centres.

This is a new opportunities generation role.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated, collaborative team player with extremely well-developed people and partnership skills. The primary role for this position is generation of new opportunities with new relationships.

The compensation will be a base salary, commensurate with the candidate’s experience, plus commission, and a car allowance. The position will be supported by a good marketing strategy and industry standard expense account.

Roles And Responsibilities :

• Development of new relationships with the commercial real estate and architectural / design communities that will generate business opportunities in our focused markets.
• Networking within the various industry associations and being omnipresent in the marketplace is paramount.
• This is not a 9 to 5 role. The selected candidate will be expected to attend various functions that are outside of typical working hours.
• The role involves joining and becoming involved in various industry associations.
• The selected candidate will be expected to represent the Derrig Talbot brand in a very professional manner.

Qualifications and Abilities :

• Superior interpersonal skills are a must.
• Communication skills (in French and English) are essential.
• Must be a team player.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• The ability to find creative ways to build relationships with prospective clients and networking contacts.
• Undergraduate Degree in business / management, marketing, or equivalent experience. MBA an asset.

Experience :

• To be considered, the candidate must have at least 3 years of sales experience serving our focused sectors.
• Must have a solid network of contacts in commercial real estate, commercial architects and designers, and owners / occupiers of corporate real estate facilities.
• Experience with a CRM is strongly desired.

Job Type : Full-time

Derrig Talbot is an equal opportunity employer.

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