Supervisor, Business Development - Leduc

Supervisor, Business Development - Leduc

Supervisor, Business Development - Leduc

Job Posting: Supervisor, Business Development
Job Category: Corporate Services & Stakeholder Relations
Application Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is found.

What You Will Do:

As the Supervisor, Business Development, you will play an essential role within our Corporate Services & Stakeholder Relations department, reporting to the Manager, Business Development & Community Relations. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Play a key leadership role in advancing Apex's customer growth and community relationships.
• Help guide the full new business life cycle, from the first customer conversation through application intake, project evaluation, and customer support.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with new and existing customers, franchisees, and large-volume customers.
• Support the planning and execution of customer contracts and franchise agreement processes.
• Help identify emerging opportunities, nurture potential customers, and support strategic planning that contributes to sustainable customer growth.
• Prepare economic evaluations, business cases, and related financial reporting to help assess project feasibility and inform sound decision-making.
• Lead quality control and continuous improvement initiatives across new business processes, ensuring customers receive the best possible customer experience.
• Support Apex's sponsorship program and represent the company at community events, networking functions, and industry activities.
• Act as an ambassador for Apex in the communities we serve.

What You Will Bring:

Preferred skills & Required qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant business or financial discipline.
• More than five years of experience in the utility industry.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in business development.
• Experience managing customer escalations and resolving complex issues.
• Experience preparing economic evaluations and developing business cases and decision documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Good understanding of Alberta's natural gas utility industry, regulatory framework, and construction processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with Customer Information Systems and Customer Relationship Management tools such as Salesforce is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License and an acceptable driver's abstract.
• Ability to travel within Apex's operating territory, typically 15-25% throughout the year, with occasional travel outside the region and some evening or weekend commitments for industry or community events.
• Occasional evening or weekend commitments for industry events are also part of the role.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Advanced MS 365 Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook);
• Proficient in Customer Information Systems; and
• Intermediate skill set in utilizing Customer Relationship Management applications (i.e. Salesforce)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; and
• Good understanding of the Alberta gas utility industry, natural gas regulatory framework and construction processes.

What We Will Provide:

Apex Utilities Inc. is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety. When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation.
• Retirement & savings plans.
• Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and health-related support.
• Generous leave policies, including vacation, personal paid days, and volunteer day for work-life balance.
• A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff.
• A safety-centric culture.

Inclusive Workplace:

At Apex Utilities Inc. , we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

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