Business Development Associate

Education Required: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Science (Geochemistry preferred)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of Business Development experience in the mineral exploration industry
• Excellent Communication Skills in both English and French are mandatory
• Dynamic, proactive and creative with strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, and ability to multi-task
• Possess strong computer skills i.e., MS office, and ability to learn new software packages
• Quality driven with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to network
• Customer focused and high performer
• Flexibility to travel domestically, including Ontario and Quebec as needed
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Able to work a variety of schedules including weekends and evenings if required

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new business in the mineral exploration industry and grow the division
• Prepare, edit, and execute customized quotations, proposals, and contracts that meet client needs and specifications
• Research, identify, and review target markets and prospective clients with division management
• Evaluate and develop strategic best practices in response to bids
• Exhibit at trade shows and attend industry relevant networking events
• Visit and maintain contact with clients to generate new sales
• Create monthly reports on progress achieved including pipeline, leads, quotes generated and accepted, and more.
• Manage customer expectations regarding service delivery
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on deliverables for customers
• Build strong relationships with Actlabs lab managers to help ensure customer experiences are high

Additional Information:

• Actlabs offers a competitive salary and benefits package
• Location is flexible
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal background check. Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Business Development Associate that can be located in our head office in Ancaster (ON), Northern Ontario, or Val-d’Or (Quebec). The Business Development Associate is expected to promote the services of, and build business for Actlabs in the mineral exploration industry for our laboratories located in Northern Ontario and Quebec. The successful candidate will need to speak both English and French, and be responsible for conducting market research, generating leads, and communicating with clients, stakeholders, and key Actlabs’ personnel.

Company Description

A global company with a local presence. Actlabs is a leading Canadian privately-owned analytical laboratory services provider with over 30 years of experience. We offer a wide range of analytical services to many industries across the globe including mining and mineral exploration, agriculture, cannabis, environmental, occupational health, forensics, life sciences, manufacturing, and petroleum.

We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to join an established and growing company. At Actlabs, we are committed to rewarding and retaining people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their professional and personal lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-19