Director of Business Development

If you are a talented and experienced Director of Business Development in Construction, David Aplin Group has the right opportunity for you! Our Winnipeg-based client has partnered with Deborah Sutherland, Consultant, Sales & Marketing to lead their next search for an experienced and well-connected business development specialist whose close contacts are the first to know about upcoming major industrial, civil, and commercial construction projects in Manitoba and Sudbury, ON.

• Freedom to work this role independently or with the assistance of a skilled team
• Be part of a successful team with one of the largest construction groups in Canada
• Industry-leading total compensation package 

• Create and execute a business development strategy designed to generate new business
• Have a pulse of what is happening in the upcoming construction developments in the MB region (Sudbury, too) while building rapport with key stakeholders 
• Develop new business leads through cold calling, networking, participation in various industry associations and professional groups
• Collaborate with multiple internal partners, teams, and stakeholders
• Gaining early market intelligence and staying informed of what competitors are doing
• Provide input and strategy to marketing and proposals teams

• 10 + years of relevant BD experience in construction, land development, engineering, or commercial real estate organization
• True hunter-mentality with an engaging, affable, and charismatic personality
• Self-directed, competitive, and highly motivated people need only apply
• Extensive construction experience
• Preexisting relationships with key players in Commercial Construction are considered a huge asset 
• Knowledge of the bidding process from pre-spec to final negotiations
• Understanding of how to sell a value proposition
• Ability to travel as necessary

David Aplin Group, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is an employment agency specializing in finding top talent for exceptional organizations across North America. There are no fees to apply to our jobs or engage with our recruiters to find a new career. Companies hire us to help them grow their teams. Visit our website to learn more: www.aplin.com