Job Specifications
At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.
Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.
About The Position
International SOS is the world's leading health and security services company. Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by over 9,000 organisations. This includes the majority of the Fortune Global 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and NGOs. Nearly 12,000 multi-cultural security, medical, logistics and digital experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,200 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days. Between them, International SOS employees speak nearly 100 languages and dialects in our Assistance Centres, Clinics, and offices. We help companies prepare their workforce for travel to unfamiliar and remote locations, and provide training and guidance on travel risk management to help keep workers healthy and safe, wherever they may be.
Our Canada region is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join their sales team. This is a remote position located in a metropolitan area of Western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary) with frequent travel within the region and country. Candidates in other areas of the country will be considered.
The Business Develoment Manager, Western Canada, is responsible for driving the business development strategies within their assigned territory, while at the same time developing trusted partnerships with insurers, brokers, TMCs within the Western Canada market. In this capacity, the incumbent will work closely with the Country Manager, Canada, to develop market and segment specific business development and marketing strategies.
Come join a team of committed sales professionals who thrive in a high-paced, highly-collaborative, international and solution driven environment. If your passion is to work for the best then please contact us!
View International SOS Facts & Figures: https://www.internationalsos.com/about-us/facts-and-figures
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Has as an in-depth understanding of new business sales process. along with knowledge of the geographical territory and key industry verticals to identify new prospects and to promote and sell the entire range of International SOS services.
Understands customer needs, requirements, and market trends, identify buying influences and develop contacts at the highest appropriate levels within target clients and prospects.
Effectively manages and maximizes face-to-face client sales time to drive new business acquisition.
Assists the Country Manager to grow and manage a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce.com to provide accurate forecasting. Report as requested on business development and new opportunities where required.
Ensures professional representation of International SOS at client and industry specific functions and maximizes network opportunities, e.g. participation in conferences and exhibitions.
Provides support to the Country Manager on the implementation of corporate objectives, by assisting with communication and leading by example.
Continually evaluates progress within the market/assigned Region against pipeline objectives, revenue and profit targets and client plans.
Ensures the professional standard of all written client proposals, tender documents and communication is adhered to, in line with company standards and pricing procedures.
Drives effective pipeline development.
Lead Generation
Populate and qualify prospect lists of companies to pursue for new business development
Develop prospecting plans including objectives, target contacts and action plans for leads
Perform cold-calling, attend events and build professional networks to initiate contact with new prospects.
Engage in and support before, during and after all marketing activities related to lead generation.
Lead agreement marketing initiatives with the support of Marketing.
Pursue leads from Marketing Events, the Assistance Centre, the Website and referrals.
Account Acquisition
Conduct a minimum of ten substantive face-to-face client or prospect sales calls a week to uncover the problems and needs of the client or prospect.
Develop Call Plans for each substantive face-to-face sales call and share with appropriate team members.
Write business proposals that address the needs of clients or prospects and are aligned with Commercial Services and Legal on pricing and contracting policy.
Project manages the coordination of the various contributors and develop the tender to be submitted.
Manage client negotiations and handle objections.
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About the Company
The International SOS Group of Companies has been in the business of saving lives for over 40 years. Protecting global workforces from health and security threats, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel our clients' growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical expertise with a focus on prevention, offers real-time, actionable insights ...
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