Intern marketing Jobs in Burlington, ON

Fero International is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial. Our modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality control, and promote sustainable building practices. The Pre-Construction Sales Representative plays a critical role in assisting with the development of pursuit submissions for modular projects across Canada and internationally. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the successful candidate will assist with capturing public and private opportunities — ranging from roughly $1 million to $40 million — by drawing on exceptional construction industry knowledge, technical proficiency, and proven communication skills. This position will be part of the team responsible for the quarterbacking the pre-construction process, including generating and qualifying leads, assessing client needs, developing, submitting and tracking proposals, all while demonstrating a high service level, growing our customer base and achieving established targets. The successful candidate will have a solid background in the pre-construction and procurement process, meticulous attention to detail to prepare bid and proposal packages, and the ability to efficiently juggle multiple tasks across different stages of the client / procurement process. project coordinators; design and construction professionals; and the marketing team, as well as external parties including design and construction partners and subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. Collaborate with leadership, clients, and design and construction partners to identify and exploit strategic opportunities and develop an optimal pursuit submission and path to successful execution. Regularly coordinate with and report to the Director of Sales, coordinate and oversee pursuit-specific working groups (cost estimation, procurement, design, risk, schedule, proposal, etc.). Identify prospective clients (includes sourcing bid opportunities through client / procurement sites and coordinating with the design team to create conceptual building design development), generating opportunities into bid / proposal submissions and converting them to sales. Establish and maintain company client relations through consistent communication, client visits, building trust and providing service excellence and ensure customer satisfaction through follow-up and after-sales service. Support the development of technical and commercial submissions and ensure overall quality, competitiveness, and adherence to requirements. Provide support in negotiating all contracts / PO’s with prospective clients. Meet or exceed quarterly and yearly sales targets and performance objectives. Support preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports as needed (ie : Maintain a regular reporting of pipeline and forecasts to the Director of Sales) and update and log customer information and interactions in company CRM system. Assist with developing sales strategies, techniques and tactics based on advice, customer feedback and the market environment. Identify and engage opportunities to grow the business pipeline within the varying market verticals and user / buying groups and identify unique client specific value propositions and offer value-added solutions. Attend conferences, trade shows, open-houses, factory tours, and community and industry events and give sales presentations to a range of prospective clients when necessary. 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry, including demonstrated technical construction knowledge and pre-construction / sales capabilities. ~ Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or combination of relevant education and industry experience is considered an asset ~ Modular construction experience will be an asset. ~ Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as estimating, trade agreements, engineering, cost control and scheduling. ~ Proven ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and applicable building codes with accuracy and efficiency ~ Excellent understanding of project risk management (including technical, schedule, commercial / contractual, etc.) ~ Knowledge of project management principles and practices sufficient for leading cross-functional teams ~ Ability to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced environment and operate within tight deadlines and sales quota. Can work on multiple and diverse projects simultaneously. ~ Excellent time management skills - can meet proposal deadlines and sales quotas. ~ Experience in MS Office applications (Word, Project, Power Point, Excel), Adobe Acrobat and / Bluebeam. ~ Understanding of CCDC Documents will be considered an asset. ~ Ability to work on evenings and weekends and to travel as needed. Office and plant environment. Adaptive Thinking : applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes. Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills : demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible via LinkedIn or our website : Ferointl.com / careers.