BUSINESS ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION Toronto
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17 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are banking at another level.
Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
POSITION OVERVIEW
BDC Advisory Services is looking for a Business Advisor to join the team with a focus on helping Canadian entrepreneurs expand in Canada and/or targeted international this role you will be responsible for scoping and managing market expansion mandates that enable BDCs client companies to effectively realize their export or growth objectives.
The Business Advisor have extensive international expertise and experience regarding developing sales and channel in international markets; has proven consulting experience particularly with small and medium entrepreneurs; has expertise in both industrial and consumer markets; who genuinely care about having an impact on Canadian entrepreneurs to help them succeed.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Scope develop proposals and manage international or market expansion plan mandates.
Manage delivery of mandates including assuring client satisfaction budget schedule and objectives and quality assurance - by guiding and monitoring a group of senior BDC Network Consultants.
Provide business development support to BDCs Client Partners and Account Managers to help promote and sell international expansion mandates.
Provide sales support by working closely with Client Partners to help transfer international expertise & knowledge; by performing client need diagnostics and preparing client-proposals.
Contribute to outreach activities by developing marketing content and helping to promote the offering to Canadian Entrepreneurs.
Serve as a subject matter expert and stay current on market trends to support the development and evolution of Center of Expertises solutions and tools.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelors degree in business administration or international business an MBA or CITP designation is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years international business development or international sales marketing and channel development experience.
Extensive experience in consulting management with small and medium size Canadian entrepreneurs.
Working knowledge of Canadas export ecosystem to support Canadian entrepreneurs (federal and provincial institutions and private sector organizations).
Strong project management skills: proven ability to manage and deliver many international expansion projects.
Strong client service orientation with a clear focus on delivering value to them.
Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as an ability to participate in outreach promotion and business development activities.
Collaboration and ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with a high volume of diverse stakeholders (Clients Client Partners Account Managers Consultants Business Advisors) with emotional intelligence.
Ability to develop pragmatic solutions that are relevant in a SME business environment.
Travel within a limited geographic area (province of ON mostly) with occasional travel to other locations across Canada if required.
Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application please do not hesitate to contact us at .
While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Sales Experience
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Cold Calling
- Lean Six Sigma
- Upselling
- Business Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Economic Development
- Product Development
About Company
We are BDC, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
