Associate, Practice Development

As an employee-owned company DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof :

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Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.

Generous time off plans.

Leadership team invested in the development success and happiness of our employees.

Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner : We focus on work / life balance mental health and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

The Associate Practice Development will partner with the business development team to schedule prospective client meetings create a positive first impression of DMA and drive new clients to DMA by identifying and understanding prospective clients needs and matching them to the applicable DMA services and solutions. This role will work with the national business development team marketing and other DMA business leaders to manage and grow opportunities within a designated market / region to achieve sales objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partner closely with practice development leaders to identify the best strategies to develop and execute opportunities to meet virtually or in person with prospective clients

Understand DMAs business initiatives and serve as the internal champion for such initiatives

Thoroughly understand prospective clients needs; identify and suggest DMA services / solutions to meet those needs

Develop and maintain prospective client relationships in a designated territory

Anticipate and prepare / deliver compelling responses to prospective client objections

Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads; proactively target large and mid-market companies via outbound calls emails and social media to secure virtual and in-person business meetings

Research and understand various lines of DMA business and develop relationships with key DMA personnel with assistance from business development and marketing teams

Maintain activity levels to ensure satisfaction of monthly goals

Education and Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

Long-term interest in client-facing business development career

Self-motivated to consistently meet established goals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Persuasive communication and persistent follow-up skills

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Word Outlook and Teams experience; beginner Microsoft Excel experience

Strong listening and negotiation skills

Must be able to travel (approximately 5-10%)

Must be authorized to work in Canada without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender national origin citizenship age disability veteran status genetic information or any other category covered by federal provincial or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies procedures and practices including but not limited to hiring promotion compensation training benefits work assignments discipline termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable provisional regulations DMA will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication support for the interview upon request. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process please contact our Human Resources team at or and choosing selection 6.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Aseptic Technique,Mammalian Cell Culture,Fundraising,Microsoft Publisher,Conflict Management,Constant Contact,Salesforce,cGMP,Cell Culture,Grant Writing,Child Protective Services

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1