Business Development Lead

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE**:This is a temporary position ending on or before September 30, 2023 with the possibility of extension.**

Are you looking for a business development role that puts you at the cutting edge of innovation and training in a collaborative working environment? NAIT Industry Solutions is a $30+ million per year business unit with over 200 employees that provides applied research, corporate training, and continuing education for partners from industry, government, and other post-secondary institutions nationally and internationally. The Business Development and Sales Team is accountable for providing development and sales support for NAIT Industry Solutions. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Business Development Lead to support and grow our domestic training portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, Training, the Business Development Lead will be responsible for business development and sales activities supporting the growth our domestic training portfolio. They will use their industry expertise and experience to engage with existing and new partners to support the growth of training courses, programs, and services withing the portfolio. The role also involves the identification and development of new product and service offerings based on input from our industry partners. In addition, the Business Development Lead will develop and implement portfolio-specific strategies and contribute to broader business development and sales operational policies and procedures

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain strong customer (internal and external) relationships
- Develop the strategic plan for their portfolio to ensure that new and existing opportunities for revenue growth are maximized
- Identify and develop new products or opportunities that serve the needs of industry
- Lead government liaison activities, industry consultation, deal flow, proposal writing negotiations as well as contract review
- Represent Industry Solutions on various industry-relevant task groups, working groups or associations within their Portfolio
- Work with the Sales Development Representatives to provide the best possible customer service experience

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Experience in customer service, business development, and sales activities
- Demonstrated experience in building financially sustainable enterprises and business lines is critical
- An aptitude for recognizing and responding to opportunities for new value creation
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment with a wide range of clients
- Technical sales experience is an asset

**Qualifications**:

- Business Degree or Diploma, or equivalent business experience and education
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business development and/or sales

**Remuneration**:$3606.18 - $4,777.63, plus a comprehensive benefits package.***

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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