Business Development Manager – West Coast

Introduction & Key Role Objectives

WJ Groundwater is the leading construction dewatering and groundwater specialist in the UK with operations in Canada, the Middle East, Poland & the Philippines. We have specialized plant and equipment that allows us to install custom dewatering systems in various construction environments. WJ Canada has a long established business in Ontario/Quebec and has recently won a large dewatering contract in Vancouver and is looking to build a long term presence on Canada’s West Coast.

The primary function of this position is to develop market presence in the West Coast of Canada, assist in securing tenders, and contribute to the company's growth. This role reports to the President of the Canadian operations, based in Toronto. The employee will also work closely with other senior team members to manage and support the sales pipeline across other divisions of the company and will gain a strong understanding of the market and competitor landscape and help develop new and existing relationships with key contractors.

We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our employees. We provide extensive internal and external training programs, continuous learning opportunities, and clear career advancement paths to help our team members achieve their full potential. By promoting a supportive and dynamic environment, we ensure our employees thrive and contribute to our company's ongoing success and innovation.

Reports to: President WJ Canada

Key Areas of Responsibility

The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties that may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence.

Qualifications and Experience

• A motivated and hardworking individual with good verbal and written communication skills is essential.
• Experience in business development or sales, ideally within the construction industry, is preferred.
• A degree or graduate diploma/certificate in Marketing, Business Administration or a similar field of study. Candidates with a technical background interested in Business Development will also be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at various levels.
• The ability to establish relationships with decision-makers by demonstrating an understanding their organizations’ needs and an understanding of WJ’s systems and services.
• Enthusiasm and drive to pursue commercial opportunities.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently.
• A high level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• An understanding of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Construction or Environmental Engineering principles is considered beneficial but not necessary
• Access to car and driver’s license

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position is primarily a work-from-home role. If an office is established in Vancouver, the role will be based out of that office. Travel is expected for this role to visit and meet clients or attend industry events and conferences.

Standard working hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.