Business Development Coordinator

Location: Western Canada + Northern Territories (Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base salary + performance commission incentives
Industry: Industrial / Specialty Construction

Overview

We are a growing specialty construction company delivering industrial projects across Western Canada and beyond within Water and Waste Water Industry. We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Business Development Coordinator to help expand our market presence, strengthen client relationships, and support proposals and projects as the business scales.

This is a hands-on growth role, ideal for someone who enjoys business development, client interaction, and learning technical work — not just managing from a distance. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership and operations and have a clear path to increased responsibility and independence.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Sales

• Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calls, follow-ups, networking, and industry research
• Set up meetings, presentations, and site visits with prospective clients
• Manage the sales process from lead generation through proposal, negotiation, and closing
• Track leads, opportunities, and client activity using CRM tools (Salesforce or similar)

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Keep regular contact to stay informed on upcoming projects and opportunities
• Track who is working on which projects and support continuity between sales and operations
• Provide professional follow-up and ongoing client support

Proposals & Marketing Support

• Assist with preparation of proposals, estimates, presentations, and bid submissions
• Coordinate information from operations, management, and vendors as needed
• Collaborate on targeted marketing and outreach initiatives that support growth goals

Trade Shows & Industry Events

• Attend and actively represent the company at trade shows and industry events
• Engage potential clients, collect leads, and coordinate post-event follow-ups
• Assist with planning, logistics, and materials for events

Project & General Business Support

• Assist with project-related administrative and coordination tasks when required
• Support cross-functional efforts to ensure smooth execution from sales to delivery
• Take initiative in improving systems, tracking, and workflows as the company grows

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles (construction or industrial experience is an asset, specially in water and waste water industry in Municipalities, Mining, Oil and Gas or others)
• Comfortable with cold calling, follow-ups, and relationship-driven sales
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Highly Important to be able to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership
• Fast learner with interest in understanding technical construction work
• Willing to travel for meetings, trade shows, and site visits
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with CRM platforms
• Background in construction, industrial services, or B2B sales
• Proposal writing or estimating exposure
• Marketing or trade show experience

Growth Opportunity

This role offers a clear growth path into a senior Business Development or Account Management position. As you gain industry knowledge and prove results, responsibilities, autonomy, and compensation will increase accordingly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive and based on experience
• Performance incentives: Commission or bonuses tied to results
• Travel expenses covered
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, specialized company

How to Apply

Apply with your resume and a short note explaining:

• Why this role interests you
• Your experience with business development or client engagement
• How you see yourself growing into a larger role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: In person