Business Development Associate - Industrial Automation

Position Overview

The Business Development Associate is responsible for growing the business by increasing sales and building strong relationships with clients, with a focus on the industrial automation sector, including PLCs, drives, and control systems. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, people-focused, and results-driven. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to support the company’s sales strategy.

Why Join Us?

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Career development
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

• Market Research and Analysis
• Develop and implement business development strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
• Lead efforts to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Track and report on business development activities
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, challenges, and opportunities

What You Bring

• Technical background in electrical engineering
• Experience in industrial automation, drives, and controls sales
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study along with 5+ years of working experience
• Proven work experience in sales and business development roles
• Strong sense of how to drive value and results
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence without authority
• Understanding of Value Engineering and necessary steps to drive VE opportunities
• Experience with CRM software and digital marketing tools and techniques