Business Development Officer

Job Summary:

The Business Development Officer will work on developing sales leads to ensure growth opportunities are realized for both existing and new business markets as well as create business opportunities for ORIGIN and ImmersiveLink. This individual will work with First Nations to develop partnership agreements. In this role the Business Development Officer will promote ImmersiveLink (Virtual Reality) systems and all programs and services offered by ORIGIN.

Role and Responsibilities:

Sales

• Respond to RFP's and vendors and developing sales in new territories and markets
• Develop a network of employers & First Nations while maintaining accurate up to date employer records with use of a CRM;

Business Development

• Conduct employer outreach to develop employer & First Nation relations by telephone, email, social media and in-person meetings promoting Virtual Reality modules, complete presentations to develop an inventory of employer placements for programs and services;
• Attend employer related events, conferences, meetings, special activities and opportunities to contribute to new business activities;

Community Engagement

• Develop a network of community partners, including employers, employment and training service providers, ISET holders, education institutes, Indigenous community leaders and government officials;

Marketing and Promotion

• Deliver presentations, develop relationships and positively promote all programs and opportunities provided by the organization to participants, communities, organizations, influencers, government and employers;
• Promote and increase awareness of programs and services through attending trade show, presentation opportunities, marketing campaigns and other events. Including providing recommendations to management to attend, partner and/or lead sessions and events.

Administration

• Keep records of leads and opportunities providing updates to the team via Monday.com;
• Weekly reporting on sales and marketing activities

Qualifications:

• Experience working with Indigenous community leadership and members;
• Ability to converse with key decision makers in an organization and comfortable with negotiation;
• Previous sales and marketing experience is an asset;
• Excellent customer service, communication skills and presentation skills required;
• Computer competencies in various applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, email, Dropbox and social media platforms; and

Education requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in business, marketing or similar

Additional requirements

• Must have valid G Class driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to various communities as required
• Required to travel by aircraft

What we Offer In Return:

• Basic salary + commission
• Extended medical and dental coverage