Administrative Assistant

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas might be the place for you

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Benefits

On-the-job training Competitive benefits RRSP with employer contribution Employee discounts Free parking

As an Administrative Assistant - Business Development you work closely with the business development department to maintain order and proper functioning of sales procedures.

You main responsibilities are:

- Assist management and external business development representatives with administrative tasks which include, but are not limited to, bid assembly, reading and reviewing all contract documents, preparing sales presentations, tracking expense accounts and other related tasks;
- Assist and participate in the strategic compilation of pricing, market and other related business studies;
- Maintain Business Development Department records including bid and contract information in computer systems, directories, etc;
- Participate in business development meetings, take and forward meeting minutes;
- Assist in organizing and participating in marketing programs/customer events, etc;
- Compare and communicate internally relevant market information, customer information and competitor strategies;
- Maintain bid price lists in computer systems;
- Assist, in collaboration with the corporate team and customer service, in the updating of bid forms and ensure their validity in the quality system software;
- Follow-up and routing of customer requests received via the web interface;
- Follow-up on private client accounts
- Technical degree or equivalent;
- Experience in laboratory, customer service or sales is an asset;
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (French essential, bilingualism an asset);
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, etc;
- Strategic mindset for the smooth operation of the department.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibilityThis is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark. in shaping a world of trust.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Shaping a World of Trust