Business Development Manager

Recruitment Partners; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to enhance and expand its operations. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with clients and partners, identify engineering project opportunities, and contribute to strategic business growth. The successful candidate will leverage existing contacts, conduct market research, and develop promotional strategies to drive success. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for business development and a knack for problem-solving, this position could be your next career move in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development with proven success.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Conduct sales forecasting and present findings to management.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. This role involves enhancing and expanding various branches of the business by developing relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners. The successful candidate will identify opportunities for engineering projects and support construction and fabrication activities. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage existing contacts to support drafting and engineering projects.
• Generate leads and conduct cold calls to prospective clients.
• Meet with clients face-to-face and via phone to understand their needs.
• Develop strategic plans to meet customer requirements and improve business growth.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the company's products and services to advise clients effectively.
• Coordinate promotional strategies with the marketing department.
• Attend industry seminars, conferences, and events as appropriate.
• Keep informed about industry trends and market changes.
• Expand company relationships through business development activities.
• Gather industry intelligence through networking and research.
• Showcase the company's engineering and drafting capabilities supporting fabrication, construction, and maintenance.
• Propose marketing initiatives to the Vice President of Fabrication.
• Conduct sales forecasting and analysis, presenting findings to senior management.
• Prepare presentations and assist in developing quotes and proposals.
• Contribute to setting sales goals and strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Business or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development.
• Proven success in managing client relationships.
• Self-motivated with a record of high performance.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Deep industry knowledge and awareness of current trends.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective multitasking and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to understand client needs.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.

If interested and meeting the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume to Jason Dick, Bobi-Jo Warner, Andre Donado, and Olga Borisova.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based recruitment firm dedicated to building long-term relationships and securing top talent for Alberta’s employers. Our collaborative, consultative approach ensures the best fit between clients and candidates, leading to reduced turnover, increased engagement, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

We specialize in:

• Accounting & Finance
• Sales & Operations
• Supply Chain
• Human Resources
• Office Support
• Technology

Contact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca