Outside Sales

Responsibilities

• Initiate new client contacts and develop and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the management team.
• Maintain communication with client contacts, current targeted project status, and known future bidding opportunities. Deliver exceptional presentations and proposals to clients to win business.
• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Attend industry events (virtual and in person), trade shows and other meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Develop strategies to optimize project opportunities and meet market business development goals.
• Collaborate with multiple teams including senior leadership and all internal departments such as estimating, operations, safety, and IT to assist the business development effort.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary will be competitive, reflecting your experience. Additionally, LPL offers a comprehensive benefit package, company vehicle, cell phone, computer, and more.
Travel: Approximately 10% overnight travel may be required

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of business development experience with a general contractor in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge base of Agribusiness in the Western Canadian construction market.
• Experience working for an engineering firm or developer is an asset.
• Outstanding presentation and relationship building skills.
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed client acquisition and sales revenue targets.
• Strong problem-solving ability and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.