Business Development Coordinator

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Come work with us

For the past 88 years, Queen's University IRC has been a leading provider of professional development programs in the areas of labour relations, human resources and organization development. Our open-enrollment and custom programs are delivered across Canada and through our virtual classroom and we provide award-winning, practical training that's delivered by world-class instructors. Learn more about our programs at Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the Business Development Coordinator (BDC) is responsible for contributing to, and implementing, sales and marketing strategies for business generation and for increasing market growth and revenue generated through registrations into Queen's IRC programs. The BDC seeks to nurture long-standing client relationships with private and public sector organizations to maximize our customer base and drive the growth of revenue from both new and existing business.

This position contributes to the development of sales and marketing strategies for business generation. This position implements various operational plans to increase revenue, student enrolment, partnerships and collaborations for programs. This position analyzes and interprets data to ensure the effectiveness of new and existing campaigns.

Travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.

What you will do

• Recommends and implements new business development and partnership strategies.

• Coordinates marketing campaigns and communication strategies for digital and social media.

• Interprets results for each campaign, and identifies trends, opportunities, and new approaches.

• Reviews agent applications and makes recommendations; support existing agents to facilitate student recruitment; organizes tours and agent visits.

• Creates and manages a customer value plan for prospective customers.

• Maintains prospect records and prepare monthly and annual reports.

• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

• Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent.
o in business administration preferred. or
o in sales preferred.

Required Experience

• More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.
o Experience with software and web technologies considered an asset (e.g., ServiceNow, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), other software packaging, etc.).
o Experience in planning and/or managing projects considered an asset.
o Experience with assessing emerging trends, technologies, electronic platforms and potential digital business opportunities considered an asset (e.g., social media, etc.).

Required Licenses and Certifications

• G Driver's Licence required.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.

• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.

• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.

• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.

• Build relationships, trust and credibility.

• Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.

• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.

• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.

• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.

• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.

• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.

• Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.

• Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.

• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources