Business Development Coordinator

Business Development Coordinator

Thunder Bay & Northwestern ON
One year internship 
35 hours per week
SALARY RANGE: $19.50/HR
REPORTS TO: Executive Director 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :
Actively promote and sell SJA training products and services across the Northwest Region to prospective and existing customers to meet revenue targets and help grow the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Identifies, researches and pursues client prospects and community event organizers to generate new business for the Branch and promote saving lives at work, home and play
  • Meets with prospects regarding the potential sale of SJA products and services
  • Builds and maintains key relationships with significant clients of the branch
  • Assists in the development of sales and marketing materials and presentations to support sales
  • Understands and can clearly articulate all SJA services and products to potential clients 
  • Remains current with competitors’ products and services as well as legislative changes and other business-related aspects that may have an impact on the sales function and/or other related Branch activities
  • Meets with Director of Business Development regularly for support on various sales and marketing activities, product knowledge and support, as well as sharing of best practices
  • Attend networking / sales events including but not limited to Chamber of Commerce, Trade shows etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

  • Post-secondary education preferred in a related field; some business development experience
  • Solid organizational and problem-solving capabilities, along with being a strong team player
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and oral
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of contact management databases and other digital sales tools
  • Ability to work within a self-directed environment

PARAMETERS:

  • The nature of the position will require occasional evening and weekend work 
  • Travel within the region

QUALIFICATIONS: 

This opportunity is proudly supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Those who qualify to apply are new entrants into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field; have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship; are at least 18 years of age; and reside and be legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, two (2) being work related to Diana Sustawenko, Executive Director, by February 19, 2025, via email to Diana.Sustawenko@sja.ca