Business Development Director

Job summary

Develop new business and long-term client relationships across Canada, identifying opportunities in agriculture and emerging sectors and closing sales through tailored solutions, proposals, and agreements. Coordinate with clients and internal teams to support project delivery, budgets, quality, profitability, and industry outreach.

Job details

As a thriving enterprise that has been in business for 38 years, AgCall is looking for a passionate Business Development Director who will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our clients in Canada. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with assigned clients, as well as connecting with key business executives and stakeholders in the agriculture industry. You will have the complete AgCall toolbox of project management and customer-influencing solutions including face-to-face, over the phone, and online/technology solutions to bring value to both existing and new clients. As the right person, you will control your own destiny, decide where you want to live and work from, have the ability to grow without having to relocate, and establish a work/life balance within a respected, integrity focused company. Location This opportunity is open to residents in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Key Roles and Responsibilities Identify new clients and develop new business across Canada Relentless pursuit of new opportunities in new emerging sectors of agriculture Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders, internal coaches and executive decision makers Identify pressures and opportunities within the client where gaps may exist. Using that knowledge, identify business opportunities and work with client and internal AgCall teams to brainstorm concepts and solutions Develop creative approaches to client needs, build out cost estimates, write proposals and agreements (including Master Agreements, Statements of Works, etc.) and close sales Identify possible opportunities within other sectors of existing clients. Farming within. Utilize existing relationships and coaches to penetrate deeper into the organization Organize and manage certain projects, as required Act as the main liaison between the client and project manager to ensure quality, provide reports, updates etc. Monitor budgets and work with Project Managers to meet quality and profitability goals/margins Assist Project Managers/Coordinators to develop a network of contacts for recruiting Work closely with other AgCall consultants and employees Take active part in agriculture associations to promote AgCall Education and Experience Post-secondary degree or diploma Strong Agriculture background Requirements Proven account management or other relevant sales experience (5-7 years), experience working in the professional services industry is a plus (e.g. agency) Proven experience managing business relationships and closing sales Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level Creative strategic thinker Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills Self-motivated, take-charge type of person with the desire to get things done Ability to influence and lead others in team environments Compensation Compensation range is $120,000 - $150,000

What you’ll do

Develop new business and long-term client relationships across Canada, identifying opportunities in agriculture and emerging sectors and closing sales through tailored solutions, proposals, and agreements. Coordinate with clients and internal teams to support project delivery, budgets, quality, profitability, and industry outreach.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma, a strong agriculture background, and 5–7 years of account management or relevant sales experience; professional services experience is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate success managing client relationships and closing sales, along with strong communication, negotiation, presentation, strategic thinking, and multitasking skills.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Account Management
• Sales
• Client Relationship Management
• Agriculture Industry Knowledge
• Strategic Thinking
• Proposal Writing
• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills
• Executive Communication
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Client Solutions Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Written Communication

Job areas

• Sales
• Agriculture
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting