Business Development Manager, Greater Toronto Area (SALES)

JOB SUMMARY

Utilizes appropriate marketing and sales methodologies to develop profitable business in security services in an assigned Area or business segment; follows-up regularly with clients to assess satisfaction with services and to identify additional business opportunities; strives to achieve sales goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business for protective services and integrated solutions.
• Prospect and qualify organizations needing security programs.
• Collaborate with operations to design coverage and procedures.
• Prepare proposals, pricing, and respond to RFPs.
• Maintain CRM data and market intelligence.
• Ensure solutions meet client needs and company standards

Travel: Flexible within region as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1. Prospects continuously for new clients through a variety of techniques, including telephone solicitation and cold calling.

2. Maintains current list of all prospects in electronic database as specified by company.

3. Develops pricing and business development strategies in collaboration with and under the direction of Region and/or Area management.

4. Works with company sales and marketing department to focus sales efforts on developed and graded leads and in developing campaigns to maximize sales efforts.

5. Participates in trade associations and trade shows and assists in other promotional efforts.

6. Analyzes local market to identify market opportunities, prospective companies and associated buyers.

7. Follows-up on referrals and self-generated leads to identify buyer influences and any timing issues; monitors prospects’ contract calendars; prepares reports on status of leads and other reports as required.

8. Plans prospect visits with appropriate operations personnel, such as the responsible local management.

9. Makes sales presentations to prospective customers.

10. Solicits orders and processes approved services schedules; strives to achieve sales goals.

11. Meets regularly with new clients to assess level of satisfaction with services and to develop a list of strong referrals.

12. Develops and submits proposals and responses to RFQs and RFPs issued by prospective clients after obtaining pricing and specifications approval from management as appropriate.

13. Enhances and maintains business development skills through participating in a variety of training programs as assigned.

14. Performs additional functions, duties and specific tasks of a similar nature and scope as necessary in order to achieve assigned business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in Canada.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English and French in the province of Quebec.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including background investigation.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of business-to-business selling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Skill in persuasive oral and written communications, including effective executive-level presentation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of sales and business development.
• Demonstrated energy, drive, determination and persistence, even when confronted with rejection.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and prospects.
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop recommendations and solutions.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project assignments responsibly.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with executives, clients, prospects, and staff, in group settings and in situations requiring high performance and results.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks and behavioral selection survey.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Regular use of vehicle required in the performance of duties.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent local and regional/national travel to client sites for presentations, meetings, and visits.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of presentation materials up to 20 pounds.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo.

If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.