Business Development Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Vard Marine Inc.

Vard Marine Inc.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
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Who we are?_**Vard Marine is the market leader in designing specialized ships to meet diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments - vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels and innovative commercial offshore ships, are only few examples in our large portfolio.

With an integrated team located in offices throughout the world, we continue to grow by broadening our product range, expanding our market reach, and adapting our core competencies and skill sets to align with growing demands.

By continually evolving our product offerings and broadening our scope of supply we strive hard to achieve excellence in supporting a diverse customer base.

The integrity and reliability of our vessels are vital. We create bespoke designs and service packages tailored to the unique needs of each client and each engagement. We are experienced, innovative, global and the best at what we do.

If you are ready to unleash your potential and participating in shape the new generation of specialized vessels, read on

_ Why you should join us?_

We invest in training & development of our people.
We offer flexible work environment with Work from Home options.
We offer competitive benefits that includes extras like a wellness subsidy.
We top up your 3 weeks paid vacation with additional time off.
We share our profit and offer merit bonuses.

And much more

_ What does the position entail?_

Assist in the implementation of marketing strategies that promote the company's services and increase brand awareness.
Work closely with the sales team in projecting, tracking and reporting revenue targets.
Assist in organization, management and preparation for trade show activities, including registration, travel arrangements, and booth shipment.
Create, manage and update templates for trip reports, marketing summaries.
Maintains and updates marketing resumes for technical and executive staff.
Maintains and updates the marketing library.
Tracking and reporting of all marketing expenses.
Create and track pipeline of opportunities.
Create innovative ideas for branding/marketing.
Assist in the collection and review of tender opportunities.
Assists in preparation, editing, and final assembly of proposals, marketing documents, and events.
Assembles and edits PowerPoint presentations as directed by the Senior Business Development Manager
Provides editing support for technical papers.
Revises document drafts, verifying nontechnical content and ensuring correct grammar and message flow.
Potentially represent the company at industry events and conferences, and participate in networking opportunities.
Supports other administrative activities as needed.
Support Vard Marine staff in special projects and initiatives.
Perform other duties as required.

_ What you will need to be successful?_

Bachelor's degree in administration, business, marketing, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in business administration. Experience in business development, marketing, or sales is an advantage but not essential.
Strong MS Powerpoint, Excel and Word skills are essential.
Experience of working with a CRM as advantage (Hubspot preferred) but not essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

_ Who you are?_

Reliable
Able to follow through on commitments and assumes additional responsibilities as per team and organizational requirements.

Adaptable

Able to continuously adapts behaviours and approaches to address specific situations.

Good Communicator

Able to ensure that communication efforts meet the needs of various groups and is properly understood.

Critical Thinker

Able to gather and analyze information by using past experience, organizational practices and processes in order to set a course of action.

Team Player

Able to foster and encourage a collaborative work relations through sharing of ideas, concerns and solutions amongst the team.

Mentor

Able to continuously support and assist in the overall development of a mentee.
Skilled at Planning and Organizing
Able to continuously adapt priorities and responsibilities in response to changing needs.
Skilled at Networking and a Relationship Building
Able to build on current working relationships while developing new ones.

_ Working conditions for this role?_

Willingness to work flexible hours and work outside normal working hours to accommodate time differences.
Willingness to travel and work from different locations as required.
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of job location.
Eligible to obtain security clearance.
Must be willing to work a hybrid