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  • Business Development Manager
  • Business Development Associate
  • Business Developer (International)
  • Business Development Representative
  • Business Development Officer
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Business Developer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self driven / motivated person with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us grow across Western Canada & into the USA.

We are looking for a Business Developer who can:
  • Seek out, create, cultivate and maintain a positive and profitable relationship with new clients
  • Grow our business off existing customers / leads
  • Grow our business off new, self-generated leads
  • Work from home or in an office / work independently or in a team.

    The successful candidate will be:
  • Positive
  • Cheerful
  • Ambitious
  • Able to create a positive / profitable outcome with comfortable and uncomfortable situations
  • Able to develop and maintain relationships.

    The compensation will be:
  • Either base salary or commission & bonus pay (this option is open to the candidate)
  • RRSP & benefits
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Phone
  • Optional office �swag� (ex: shirts, hats, toque, jackets, sweaters, pens, note books, etc�)

    Thank you for your interest, we truly appreciate it.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $56,000.00-$107,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision care
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay
  • Commission pay



    Experience:
  • sales: 1 year (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence Location: On the road

    • Example 2

    APF is a master distribution house under visionary leadership, working with a team of dedicated and experienced personnel.

    We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Business Development Associate to develop and execute sales strategies for a variety of steel products such as OCTG pipe.

    Primary responsibilities include:

    - Expansion of client relationships through regular contact and promotion of value-added services to maintain and develop additional business.

    - Research of upcoming construction projects that were based in Alberta.

    - Maintenance of positive relationships among company operations personnel.

    - Building relationships with owners, the design community and stakeholders of construction companies.

    - Research and identify new business opportunities and seek out the appropriate contact in an organization.

    - Generate leads and cold call prospective customers.

    - Develop an execute strong quarterly and annual sales plans.

    Qualifications Required:

    - Experience in piling industry.

    - A well-established client network in oil and gas industry is an asset.

    - Experience with professional sales and business development

    - Demonstrated ability to maintain and grow client relationships and resulting business volume.

    - Proficiency with full suite of Microsoft Office.

    - Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills

    The pay will be a combination of commission and a wage competitive with the current market & respectful of your experience.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission pay

    Experience:
  • Construction sales: 2 years (preferred)
  • Business development: 2 years Location: One location

    • Example 3

    Business Development Associate
    Are you the person at the party initiating conversations and holding the attention of the room? Do you have the eye of the tiger when it comes to reaching goals? We want to hear from you!

    .

    Who we are:

    iaconicDesign is a small technology company focused on blurring the line between design and engineering to create beautiful products customers love.

    Our core business is providing outsourced product design consulting services but in parallel we have been developing, and are now ready to market, our own consumer smart home products under the �Modena Smart Home� brand.

    We�ve been around since 2015 and all of our growth to-date has been organic through referrals and word of mouth. Now, as we prepare to launch a new product, we are looking for a passionate, tech-savvy individual to lead our outbound business development and marketing activities to establish this new business unit while continuing to grow our existing consulting business.

    .

    Who we�re looking for:

    We are aggressively seeking the perfect fit; a solution-oriented Business Developerto secure orders for our Modena Smart Home branded products while simultaneously growing our existing consulting services revenue by 25% annually. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on self-starter who has the drive and perseverance to get things done on their own along with the ambition and potential to grow with the company into a future VP or CxO role.

    .

    What will be expected from you:

    We have very high expectations for this role. Success in your first 6 months looks like:
  • Secure first $100k in pre-orders for Modena smart dimmer.
  • Bring in $200k in new consulting services revenue.
  • Populate and maintain a CRM for each business unit with at least 10-15 high value leads.

    .

    Your typical day-to-day responsibilities:
  • Research companies that fit our target market with a deep understanding of the problem we are working to solve
  • Prospect new leads from demand generation activities
  • Run inbound and outbound campaigns
  • Generate qualified leads over the phone, e-mail, web and social platforms
  • Track data, findings, and leads
  • Manage clients and prospects in the lead pipeline
  • Schedule meetings with qualified prospects
  • Learn with an open mind from prospects, campaigns, conversations, and data to generate new ideas and make decisions
  • Share your discoveries, successes, and failures with the team so we can learn, offer help when needed and make data-driven decisions

    .

    What you�ll need to excel in this role:

    We don't care too much about professional experience or education; we're more focused on finding someone with a great attitude and a strong work ethic with something to prove. We have an open culture that allows employees to get a good grasp of the entire business. Your ideas and opinions are highly valued from day one and can influence big business decisions.

    Key competencies you�ll need to succeed are:
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision and driven to exceed expectations. Our team is small so you shouldn�t expect much direction. If you�re not comfortable with ambiguity or a fast pace, this isn�t the right place for you.
  • Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, along with outstanding social skills. You need to love reaching out to strangers and initiating conversations.
  • Experience with, and passionate about, technology sales and marketing.
  • Outstanding presentation skills including live technology demonstrations.
  • Knowledge of sales process and able to follow through with prospective clients.

    .

    Other BONUS skills that we would love to hear about, if any apply:
  • Experience working with websites and social media platforms to A/B test marketing campaigns.
  • HTML, CSS, Wordpress experience.
  • Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. graphic design experience.
  • Copywriting excellence.
  • Interior design, architecture, home builder, real estate development or associated industry experience.

    .

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

    Salary: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay

    • Example 4

    Job description

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, self driven / motivated person with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us grow across Western Canada & into the USA.

    We are looking for a Business Developer who can:
  • Seek out, create, cultivate and maintain a positive and profitable relationship with new clients
  • Grow our business off existing customers / leads
  • Grow our business off new, self-generated leads
  • Work from home or in an office / work independently or in a team.

    The successful candidate will be:
  • Positive
  • Cheerful
  • Ambitious
  • Able to create a positive / profitable outcome with comfortable and uncomfortable situations
  • Able to develop and maintain relationships.

    The compensation will be:
  • Either base salary or commission & bonus pay (this option is open to the candidate)
  • RRSP & benefits
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Phone
  • Optional office �swag� (ex: shirts, hats, toque, jackets, sweaters, pens, note books, etc�)

    Thank you for your interest, we truly appreciate it.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $56,000.00-$107,000.00 per year

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
  • Commission pay
    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision care
    Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Monday to 1 year (preferred)

    • Example 5

    Business Development Associate
    Are you the person at the party initiating conversations and holding the attention of the room? Do you have the eye of the tiger when it comes to reaching goals? We want to hear from you!

    .

    Who we are:

    iaconicDesign is a small technology company focused on blurring the line between design and engineering to create beautiful products customers love.

    Our core business is providing outsourced product design consulting services but in parallel we have been developing, and are now ready to market, our own consumer smart home products under the �Modena Smart Home� brand.

    We�ve been around since 2015 and all of our growth to-date has been organic through referrals and word of mouth. Now, as we prepare to launch a new product, we are looking for a passionate, tech-savvy individual to lead our outbound business development and marketing activities to establish this new business unit while continuing to grow our existing consulting business.

    .

    Who we�re looking for:

    We are aggressively seeking the perfect fit; a solution-oriented Business Developerto secure orders for our Modena Smart Home branded products while simultaneously growing our existing consulting services revenue by 25% annually. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on self-starter who has the drive and perseverance to get things done on their own along with the ambition and potential to grow with the company into a future VP or CxO role.

    .

    What will be expected from you:

    We have very high expectations for this role. Success in your first 6 months looks like:
  • Secure first $100k in pre-orders for Modena smart dimmer.
  • Bring in $200k in new consulting services revenue.
  • Populate and maintain a CRM for each business unit with at least 10-15 high value leads.

    .

    Your typical day-to-day responsibilities:
  • Research companies that fit our target market with a deep understanding of the problem we are working to solve
  • Prospect new leads from demand generation activities
  • Run inbound and outbound campaigns
  • Generate qualified leads over the phone, e-mail, web and social platforms
  • Track data, findings, and leads
  • Manage clients and prospects in the lead pipeline
  • Schedule meetings with qualified prospects
  • Learn with an open mind from prospects, campaigns, conversations, and data to generate new ideas and make decisions
  • Share your discoveries, successes, and failures with the team so we can learn, offer help when needed and make data-driven decisions

    .

    What you�ll need to excel in this role:

    We don't care too much about professional experience or education; we're more focused on finding someone with a great attitude and a strong work ethic with something to prove. We have an open culture that allows employees to get a good grasp of the entire business. Your ideas and opinions are highly valued from day one and can influence big business decisions.

    Key competencies you�ll need to succeed are:
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision and driven to exceed expectations. Our team is small so you shouldn�t expect much direction. If you�re not comfortable with ambiguity or a fast pace, this isn�t the right place for you.
  • Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, along with outstanding social skills. You need to love reaching out to strangers and initiating conversations.
  • Experience with, and passionate about, technology sales and marketing.
  • Outstanding presentation skills including live technology demonstrations.
  • Knowledge of sales process and able to follow through with prospective clients.

    .

    Other BONUS skills that we would love to hear about, if any apply:
  • Experience working with websites and social media platforms to A/B test marketing campaigns.
  • HTML, CSS, Wordpress experience.
  • Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. graphic design experience.
  • Copywriting excellence.
  • Interior design, architecture, home builder, real estate development or associated industry experience.

    .

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

    Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
  • Commission pay
    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
    Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Day to Friday

    • Example 6

    Business Developer-Social Enterprise
    The Thorncliffe Park Women�s Committee is a grassroots organization dedicated since 2008 to creating healthy and vibrant communities by implementing public space enhancement projects and empowering women by providing opportunities of engagement and integration through capacity-building, education, entrepreneurship and civic participation in Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood. Projects have included the rejuvenation of the local RV Burgess Park , North America�s first ever outdoor Tandoor Oven , running the Friday Night Community Market, Youth Ravine Stewardship Program, the Community Gardens, and most recently, pivoting during the pandemic to create the Neighbours in Need program delivering hot culturally appropriate meals made at the Park Cafe.

    Description

    RATE OF PAY: $20/hr

    Number OF Positions: 1

    START DATE: June 22,2022

    END DATE: Aug 12,2022

    Deadline TO APPLY: June 18 ,2022 at 5:00pm

    Primary Function

    Our organization was built from a community first stand point. We are currently looking for a Business Development Officer who can put the needs of our community at the forefront of our development strategies and grow our already established programming while piloting new avenues to support women and youth in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.

    This position will focus primarily on growing our programs related to entrepreneurship and employment skills development. We are looking for an individual/organization who can provide guidance on how to administer programming to our communities unique needs. This position will be responsible for providing professional development opportunities for members of the program while providing skills to these individuals. In particular, we look for this position to focus on marketing and teaching our program users marketing [website] outcome of this position is to establish a long term model for our organization to have women and youth develop entrepreneurship and working skills with us. We look for expert advice and action to provide working goals and structure to our Park Cafe and Night Market in regards to marketing strategies.

    ?

    Responsibilities?
    This position requires experience and knowledge of social enterprise functionality or program development with a social impact goal. Areas of experience or knowledge include but are not limited to;

    - Social Entrepreneurship

    - Restaurant Management

    - Marketing with a social purpose

    - Work within the nonprofit sector

    - Project Coordination

    - Teaching or leadership skills

    Qualifications

    ??
  • A Bachelor�s degree or higher is required

  • Marketing experience is highly desirable

  • Enthusiasm for social enterprises and women�s empowerment.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience working in diverse, multicultural communities.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Must be a team player and have the ability to work independently

    This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, and the successful applicant must meet the following requirements:
  • be between 15 and 30 years of ageat the start of employment

  • be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and have a valid Social Insurance Numberat the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

  • Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year

  • be a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program

  • be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations

    ?

    Application process: Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

    Applications should be sent as a single attachment (combining resume and cover letter) by 5:00 pm on June 18 ,2022 If you have any questions about the application process, please direct them to the same address.

    For more information about Thorncliffe Park Women�s Committee, visit [website]

    Job Type: Fixed term contract
    Contract length: 8 weeks

    Pay: $15.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    COVID-19 considerations:
    COVID protocols will be followed as per the [website] be vaccinated against Covid-19

    Education:
  • Master's Degree (preferred)

    Application deadline: start date: 2022-06-20

    • Example 7

    Company presentation
    A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide�s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company�s activities since its creation in 1902.

    We are looking for our next 'ENTRY LEVEL' Inside Business Developer.

    Missions and Responsibilities
  • To make outbound customer telephone calls and provide honest, sincere and courteous assistance to customers including necessary follow up to ensure that their expectations are met, or exceeded. Handle all aspects of a customer�s questions and requests honestly and professionally in a timely manner;
  • Attend all applicable Company training events to remain current on product knowledge, competitive information, sales skills, Oracle & [website] Also enhance these skills through self-study, and coaching sessions with management to review phone calls or target areas for improved performance;
  • Attend occasional store events, customer calls or regional/area meetings. Initial travel necessary for localized training, may be up to a week initially; thereafter occasional travel (estimated twice annually) may be required to meet and strategize with the Field Team & Customers. Overall travel anticipated as light (
  • Maintain phone-time, call productivity using Ringcentral and new account generation as well as other measures required by Management. While call volume is important in this role, the position involves good communication and collaboration with the Head Office Marketing Team while supporting their initiatives in gaining new business;
  • Work on Vetting and developing new leads to the point of handing off to the respective AE for further discussion, and or continuing on your own to close the sales cycle;
  • Provide written and verbal pricing es to customers in an organized, timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain rolling account information to include contact information, ing, samples sent, competitive information and other recent activity data needed to handle the account reaching out to the customers within the assigned territory once monthly at a minimum;
  • Perform order entry, ing and general account maintenance in Oracle. Log sales penetration data & collaboration opportunities utilizing [website] Sales maintenance and penetration data should include: employee size, contact information, annual spend information, mailing list components, etc.
    Competencies and Profile

  • College degree or equivalent required combined with a telemarketing experience, demonstrated track record of performance meeting or exceeding expectations within the existing Telemarketing framework. Bachelor�s Degree a plus
  • Strong communication skills and strong professional speaking voice required for international customer contact.
  • Basic computer knowledge such as Google and / or Oracle. Able to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra in determining gross margin, gross profit %, actual to goal figures, and freight considerations.
  • Knowledge of PPE / Safety products and/or welding process application is extremely helpful.
  • Well organized and able to prioritize accurately and manage multiple tasks.
  • Location: Flexible (Edmonton / Calgary)
  • Travel:
  • Hybrid role (Work from home 2 days a week)
  • Experience: 1-3 years of Call Center / Customer Service experience will be a plus.

    Additional information

    Thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information on our company, visit us online at [website]

    At Air Liquide, we value the health and safety of our customers, patients and employees. As such, we strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Application question(s):
  • Please highlight your annual salary expectation

    Experience:
  • Call center: 1 year (preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year sales: 1 year (preferred)

    • Business Developer job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Business Developer job summary

    We are a manufacturer of custom machinery with clients in the southwest portion of the United States. Our business is growing rapidly, and we need a skilled Business Developer to acquire and manage new client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, as well as skills related to strategic analysis and marketing. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with our clients, negotiating contracts and closing deals. We will rely on you to partner with our marketing department to conduct market research and develop a strategic business development plan. Travel throughout the United States is required for this position.

    Business Developer responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

    • Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business and equipment needs
    • Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
    • Partner with sales teams to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients
    • Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to stakeholders
    • Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure contracted product specifications are executed on-time and as agreed
    • Become a subject matter expert on our business products, processes and operations, and remain up-to-date on industry news

    Business Developer qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field
    • Demonstrated achievement in B2B sales
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of group presentations
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and industry-specific analysis software
    • Basic understanding of the industry, with the ability to become a subject matter expert on the job
    • Innovation and problem-solving skills that include the ability to develop and propose equipment-based solutions for clients
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