Aecon is seeking a seasoned business professional to lead Business Development growth activities for Aecon Industrial in Eastern Canada. The role involves driving growth opportunities with new clients in power, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, water and industrial manufacturing.
Requirements
- Business Development and relationship building skills
- Knowledge of Aecon and its divisions, their capabilities and market interests
- Technical background: industry experience (heavy industrial, mining, power generation, O&G, petrochemical)
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to report data and analyze data for relevant trends
- Well organized, energetic and able to work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently and take discretionary initiative
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- General computer proficiency, especially PowerPoint, spreadsheets and word processing
- Commercial knowledge – solid understanding of the risks in contract terms
- Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively being sensitive to how people, organizations, and cultures function
- Cross-cultural agility – awareness of and value for diverse Aboriginal culture and history
- Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics
- A self-starter; capable of working both independently and in a team environment, sometimes with little direction
- Work collaboratively as a part of a high-performing team and seek to add value to areas outside of immediate scope
- Comfortable and willing to pivot in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines and tasks
- Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products as well as other software products such as Illustrator
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
