Business Development Associate

Ocean Capital • City of Saint John, NB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Associate supports Strescon’s growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting proposal and market development activities. This role works closely with senior leadership, estimating, engineering, and operations teams to help expand Strescon’s market presence and secure both public and private sector work. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, relationship-focused, and comfortable navigating a technical construction environment.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in a technology and/or Engineering degree would be an asset. A business degree with a focus on sales will be considered with construction experience
• Experience, working knowledge of contract drawings
• Experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• A self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction
• Work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Thrive working in a team-based environment while independently developing a new customer base within the territory
• Strong communication skills; written, verbal, listening and presenting
• High energy and an ability to execute tasks in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout New Brunswick to maintain existing and develop new relationships with contractors, developers, and the design community
• Assist in developing strategies for further development of sales with existing and potential clients ensuring sales targets set by the company are met.
• Provide technical leadership to customers helping them understand the benefits / advantages of using pre-cast concrete products
• Act as liaison with customer and internal team to ensure a smooth transition from sales to project execution
• Sales tracking and following potential projects through CRM software
• Soliciting and developing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Represent the Company at professional events
• Help with electronic marketing campaigns through LinkedIn and other social media platforms
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• health and dental coverage
• life insurance
• RRSP and tax-free savings account options
• educational bursaries to children of employees
• health & wellness programming
• celebratory events
• employee sport team sponsorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree