Sales · Full time · Halifax
Business Development Manager
Set up and execute sales and marketing programs for the Consulting & Training lines of business. You will own a specific product or family of products.
The role
The role is critical to sustainable growth. It needs someone who can find sales opportunities in the business community, build a strategic marketing action plan for brand and product awareness, and execute it to win new business in ICT consulting and professional services.
Responsibilities
- Analyze the market to determine product demand and marketing approach
- Coordinate product development and pricing strategies to maximize return
- Create marketing strategies for brand and product awareness
- Win new business through social media, cold calling, meetings and presentations
- Negotiate new contracts within the company's margin guidelines
- Track existing contracts and complete renewals on time
- Review and optimize the marketing budget
- Manage the prospect pipeline and keep client records accurate weekly
- Address customer concerns promptly and professionally
- Prepare weekly reports
- Manage projects within budget and time constraints
Qualifications
- BBM, BSc or Engineering degree; a Master's is preferred
- Valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
- Minimum 3 years in consultative B2B sales
- A proven record of successful negotiation
- Excellent written and verbal communication; French is an asset
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, social media and conferencing tools
- Able to travel locally with some overnight stays

