Business Development Manager - Security Services

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job summary:

GDI Ainsworth is seeking a highly skilled Sales Professional specializing in Physical Security Systems (including access control, intruder alarms, and CCTV systems, primarily in commercial environments). This role focuses on preventative maintenance, service, and project sales and is based in Mississauga, supporting the Greater Toronto Area.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in security systems sales and service, along with strong knowledge of complex low‑voltage systems and multi‑discipline, multi‑trade solutions. In addition to security technologies, the successful candidate may also support sales of Nurse Call, RTLS, integration platforms, and BMS systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expanding our Reach: Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and building owners to identify new business opportunities and secure preventative maintenance contracts.
• Strategic Salesmanship: Develop compelling proposals that showcase the value proposition of our solutions and confidently negotiate mutually beneficial agreements.
• Building Trust & Credibility: Become a trusted advisor by fostering strong relationships with key decision-makers. Actively listen to their needs, understand their unique challenges, and demonstrate your technical expertise to build lasting loyalty.
• Exceeding Expectations: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to consistently surpass assigned sales objectives and contribute to significant market share growth.
• Profitable Growth: Optimize profit margins while securing sales orders throughout your designated territory.

Qualifications:

• University or College-level technical education.
• 5+ years with a proven successful sales record in the industry and a passion for growth.
• Skilled in methods to build and maintain strong business relationships with customers.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, technical, and financials abilities.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office 365.
• Must possess strong communication in English - both written and oral.

Join our team and make a significant impact as a key member of our Sales Representative team!

The salary range is $90,000 to $140,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.