Do you want to work at a growing digital agency to foster client relationships and build client success? Evolving Web is looking for an ambitious and energetic Lead, New Business Development to help us expand our clientele. We work with organizations that make a big impact in the world, so you'll be making a difference every day! You work together with the co-founders of Evolving Web to design and implement a successful sales strategy. Highly skilled at sales and business operations, you will join and inspire our motivated team to help achieve our company vision.
In your role as Manager, New Business Development, you will be expected to:
- Manage both our current sales pipeline and the development of new business opportunities.
- Take the lead in the creation of proposals (RFPs) and presentations for new business materials in order to build and nurture business opportunities and collaborations.
- Identify trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets;
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies;
- Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers and meet regularly with management and stakeholders to discuss strategy.
Requirements
What kind of skill set do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community?
- 5 + years of experience in a business development role, preferably in an agency
- A proven track record of successfully managing a team
- Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation
- Experience selling technology and design services
- Experience working with institutional clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience managing a sales pipeline and understanding of procurement processes
- Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
- Ability to deliver presentations
- Bachelor’s degree
What kind of person usually gets along easily with us?
- Someone who feels better products come from a collaborative work process
- Not afraid to voice your opinion but open to any input
- Organized and able to work on several projects concurrently;
- Creative and curious, you're not afraid of learning new tools or responsibilities;
- Strong team player, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Bonus for:
- Experience working with public sector and non-profit clients
- Technical curiosity and ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Benefits
- Work on important projects for public sector clients, such as Tourisme Quebec, Princeton University and the Government of Canada;
- Give feedback to team members and help team members grow and improve their skills;
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of designers, developers, and strategists;
- Receive mentorship on how to grow as a leader, improve your skills, and deliver quality products;
- Take ownership of the outcomes of the projects you work on and step in to help other projects when needed;
- Be part of a diverse multilingual team spread across many countries;
- Receive encouragement and support to optionally write blog posts under your own name and present at conferences;
- Have a competitive salary and a good work life balance;
- Join a remote friendly agency that is based out of Old Montréal;
- Work with dedicated people in a fun and friendly environment;