Director of Business Development

Wagonmaster Group

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of B2B outside sales experience, preferably in Automotive or chemical sectors.
  • Experience managing quota-carrying outside sales representatives.
  • Demonstrable success in developing high-performing sales teams.
  • Strong coaching, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to build customer relationships and drive new business growth.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Developers.
  • Conduct regular field coaching and ride-alongs with team members.
  • Assist team in prospecting, closing new business, and growing existing accounts.
  • Develop and execute regional sales strategies and growth plans.
  • Build strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and sales training sessions.
  • Monitor KPIs and CRM activity to enhance team performance.

Benefits

  • Join an established and growing Canadian company.
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth.
  • Lead a team while remaining active in the field.
  • Collaborative leadership team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule.
Full Job Description
Director of Business Development

Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid)
Travel Throughout Edmonton + Occasional U.S. Travel
Full-Time | Permanent
First-Year On-Target Earnings (OTE): $90,000-$120,000

We're looking for an experienced Director of Business Development to lead our Edmonton Business Development team as our current Director prepares for retirement after a successful career.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys coaching people, building customer relationships, and helping a sales team succeed. You'll spend time in the field working alongside Business Developers, supporting customer meetings, growing territories, and driving sales performance.

What You'll Do
  • Lead, coach and support a team of Business Developers across Edmonton
  • Conduct regular ride-a longs and provide in-field sales coaching
  • Build strong relationships with customers and business partners
  • Work with Business Developers to identify opportunities and grow existing accounts
  • Develop regional sales strategies and support territory growth
  • Recruit, onboard and mentor new Business Developers
  • Monitor sales activity, forecasts and CRM performance
  • Partner with senior leadership to achieve company goals

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who enjoys developing people and growing business.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • At least 3 years of experience managing quota-carrying outside B2B sales representatives
  • Experience conducting regular ride-alongs and coaching sales representatives in the field
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams
  • Strong business development, relationship management and territory planning skills
  • Experience recruiting, mentoring and developing sales professionals

Automotive industry experience is strongly preferred, including:
  • Automotive Maintenance Products
  • Automotive Aftermarket
  • Automotive Chemicals
  • Automotive Parts
  • Lubricants
  • Fleet Maintenance
  • Heavy-Duty Truck
  • Commercial Vehicle
  • Industrial Distribution
  • Automotive OEM

Candidates with a genuine passion for the automotive industry are encouraged to apply.

Please note: This position requires direct leadership of quota-carrying outside B2B sales representatives. Experience providing coaching or guidance without direct management responsibility is not considered equivalent experience.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
  • CRM experience
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Reliable personal vehicle
  • Valid passport with the ability to travel to the United States
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

  • Lead an established Ontario Business Development team
  • Join a respected Canadian automotive company
  • Work with premium BG Products
  • Competitive compensation plus performance incentives
  • Vehicle and travel reimbursement
  • Long-term career opportunity with a stable, growing organization

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