Business Development Representative - Vancouver, Canada - Veolia Water Technologies (VWT)

Veolia Water Technologies (VWT)

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

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Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to "Resource the world" demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

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Veolia Water Technologies Canada, we are committed to empowering our employees, to make their own decisions and to make a real difference.

We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion.

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Job Description:

Under the responsibility of the Vice President Business Development - Municipal Canada, the incumbent is directly involved in the sales activities in the municipal sector for drinking water, wastewater and process technology solutions in Western Canada (BC, SK and AB).

The person will work closely with the various stakeholders (consulting engineers, municipalities, industries, contractors, etc.) with specific emphasis on projects in the municipal market.

Responsible for promoting all Veolia Water Technologies Inc.'s solutions and equipment in the municipal market in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta);
Participates in all business development activities (congresses, conferences, etc.);
Manages all sales activities within its territory. Develops and maintains good business relationships with customers on different levels and strategic suppliers/partners to the company;
Develops, in collaboration with the Director, the overall commercial development strategy of the company in its territory, the projects commercial/tendering strategy and the positioning of the company;
Actively followsup on its bids in order to maximize the chances to convert bids into orders;
Works in collaboration with the other commercial departments of the company on identifying and developing common opportunities, including with the Operation & Maintenance Division of Veolia;
Updates sales database (SalesForce), prepares sales forecasts, while keeping abreast of key projects and accounts;
Informs the Director of all activities, opportunities, issues and project deadlines.
Ensures, on a continuous basis, its knowledge of the market of its territory, including the First-Nations market. Must know the condition of existing plants and potential projects (upgrades, capacity increases, etc.);
Analyzes and actively communicates information about its market (competition, qualitative and quantitative market analysis).

Qualifications:

College diploma or bachelor's degree related to the job requirements.
A minimum of two year experience in water treatment sales;
Knowledge of the municipal environment;
Must be a good negotiator (project closure and negotiation of terms and conditions), must be able to convince his clients, partners and subcontractors;
Must have exemplary communication skills (oral and written) in English. Must have ease in presentation to groups of various sizes;
Must be able to establish relationships easily with a very strong listening ability;
Ability to develop and present technical reports, proposals and presentation documents;
Must be organized, problem solver and selfdirected;
Must have indepth knowledge of the marketing of equipment dedicated to water treatment;
Must be selfsufficient and have a good sense of organization and planning of work;
Must be very adaptable, creative and have an analytical mind.
Knowledge of CRM computer system

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Must have a valid driver's license (company car provided)

Will be required to travel for business purposes;

Additional Information

Fexibility in your schedule
10 paid sick days
70% of group insurance coverage (intermediate plan) paid by the employer
Commission plan
Simplified pension plan matching by the employer for up to 6% of your global salary