Recruitment Advisor @ Randstad | Client and Candidate Relations
Are you a results-oriented sales professional with a deep network in Western Canada's heavy industrial sector? We are currently partnering with a distinguished leader in plant maintenance and industrial engineering services to recruit a Business Development Manager based in Edmonton. This is a pivotal role for a driven individual who thrives on hunting for new business and expanding market share across the Oil & Sands, Mining, Power, and Pulp & Paper industries.
In this position, you will act as the face of the company, spending approximately 60% of your time traveling throughout Western Canada to meet clients on-site and understand their unique project needs. You will report directly to senior leadership and collaborate with technical teams to secure complex contracts. If you have a proven history of selling industrial services—such as refractory, insulation, coatings, or mechanical maintenance—and want to take ownership of a major territory, we want to hear from you.
Advantages
- Senior Level Opportunity : Report directly to the Senior Vice President and influence high-level strategic growth.
- High Autonomy : Manage your own schedule and territory strategy across Western Canada.
- Dynamic Work Environment : A mix of office-based strategy and active field work, including site walkdowns and client visits.
- Permanent Position : Secure a full-time, permanent role with a respected industry player.
Responsibilities
Territory Strategy : Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to increase revenue and market presence across Western Canada.New Business Acquisition : Identify and secure new accounts within heavy industrial verticals, including petrochemical, cement, mining, and power generation.Pipeline Management : Build and maintain a robust funnel of qualified opportunities, ensuring accurate forecasting for leadership.Client Engagement : Conduct regular site visits and inspections to validate project scopes and strengthen relationships with plant management and maintenance leaders.Proposal Leadership : Lead the end-to-end commercial process, from discovery and scope development to proposal review and final contract negotiations.Internal Collaboration : Partner with operations, estimating, and technical staff to create competitive pricing models and winning value propositions.Market Intelligence : Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to inform bid strategies and capitalize on market shifts.Qualifications
Experience : Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in business development or sales specifically within industrial contracting or heavy industrial services (e.g., refractory, coatings, scaffolding, mechanical).Track Record : Demonstrated success in generating significant revenue and winning large-scale industrial projects.Regional Network : Strong existing relationships with key decision-makers in the Western Canadian industrial market.Technical Acumen : Ability to understand technical scopes and effectively communicate with engineering and maintenance teams.Commercial Skills : solid understanding of pricing strategies, contract structures, and margin management.Travel & Mobility : Ability to travel approximately 60% of the time within Western Canada and possess a valid driver’s license.Safety Compliance : Willingness to adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, etc.) during site visits.Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries : Staffing and Recruiting
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