Bilingual adventurer, Karine has charted an exciting and varied career path that has led her to the dynamic industry of recruitment. Before becoming the Manager for the Building Materials Division at DMC Recruitment, Karine pursued a professional career as a pilot with Air Canada and Porter Airlines, served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and was an expedition guide in Nunavut. With a diverse work experience, Karine brings her superior emotional intelligence, determination, and tenacity to the recruitment industry.Since 2015, Karine has managed a record of exceptional placements across North America in the building materials industry. She was the recipient of the trophy from the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services(ACSESS) for the province of Quebec in 2023, and she has been standing out as one of the top performers within DMC Recruitment.Karine works closely with manufacturers, distributors, buying groups, and retailers in the building materials industry. She also seeks candidates for roles in architecture & design and construction. With her ability to work across Canada and the United States from coast to coast, she brings a unique capability to access the Quebec and Francophone markets.Outside of work, Karine is a busy mom. When she's not chasing after her two very active children, she dedicates her time to creativity of all kinds and sports
- Business development
- sales
- building materials
Business Development Manager - Western Canada Building Material Industry - Architectural Hardware
Preferably Alberta base
$110K Base + Bonus + Kilometres + Benefits + RRSP
Are you a dynamic leader with a strong hunter mentality, eager to drive growth and build strong relationships in a fast-growing industry?
Our client is seeking a
Business Development Manager for Western Canada, a key position that will have a direct impact on the company’s expansion in this rapidly growing territory.
What we are looking for:- A driven, energetic individual with a proven ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships.
- A strategic manager who will oversee and guide manufacturing representatives.
- An entrepreneurial spirit capable of increasing product visibility with wholesalers, boutique stores, and plumbers.
- A “hunter” mentality, pushing to achieve growth and fostering solid partnerships with wholesalers.
Your responsibilities will include:- Managing and supporting the company’s manufacturing representatives in the Western Canada territory.
- Driving growth by building strong partnerships with wholesalers, specialty stores, and plumbing professionals.
- Developing and executing strategies to increase brand visibility in key markets.
- Travelling up to 50% of the time to develop business relationships across the territory.
Qualifications:- Experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, ideally within the building materials or plumbing sector.
- Proven ability to manage sales teams and drive market growth.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain partnerships with key stakeholders.
- A proactive and dynamic attitude, with a passion for fostering business success.
Why join us? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company poised for significant growth in the Western Canada market. The territory is expanding rapidly, offering you the chance to grow with it. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a substantial impact and take on increasing responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you!
