Business Development Manager - Montréal, Canada - La Compagnie Électrique Lion

La Compagnie Électrique Lion

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles
Leader in transportation electrification in North America

It's us
Every day, in our own way, we help improve our environment and our society.

Come build the future with us

Why you should join our team

You'll work in an exciting and constantly evolving work environment (you won't get bored with us)
We totally understand. Your family and your health come first
We offer a competitive base salary plus an unlimited commission plan.
We offer insurance coverage, and a great employee assistance program
We are really open to having employees working remotely we know it works
At Lion, your career potential is limitless

As part of your daily work, you would have to:

Developing relationships via cold-calling, referrals, introductions from industry stakeholders, trade shows, events, etc. and building a successful pipeline
Supporting the Director of Business Development in developing strategies to target key areas/regions of interest across British Columbia and Western Canada,
Identify potential customers' needs and propose appropriate solutions
Creating communications and detailed plans on how to raise EV awareness and the process of electrifying fleets,
Simplifying the process of electrifying fleets, obtaining grants, and outlining the steps for converting fleets with the support of our Ecosystem team.
Making what may seem like a novel concept or distant possibility very real and attainable through creative thinking and new strategies,
Identifying private, municipal and governmental fleets that are interested in deploying electric trucks inside their operation.
Identifying key personnel at target fleets,
Coordinating product demonstrations (Ride & Drive events),
Editing CRM
Execute any other related tasks.

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What you need to succeed in this position:

Education and experience

Any sales related training.
5 Years Experience in Sales and/or Business Development; Transportation Industry, Sustainability Industry, EV Industry (an asset),
Knowledge and Industry Business Development Experience in Trucking Industry.

Specific Skills and/or Abilities

Ability to Evaluate Opportunities, Prioritize, and Close; Results-Oriented,
Identify and Build Relationships with Stakeholders, Key Influencers, and Decision Makers,
Experience Working with Fleet Managers, Government, Municipalities,
Ability to target objectives, Forecast, and Complete Reporting,
Public Speaking Experience,
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills,
Ability to Work and Communicate with Both Functional Staff and higher management Level Staff,
Creative, Proactive, Autonomous,
Be Able to Work in an Innovative Context.

Languages (fluent and proficient)