Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:
The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for driving profitable revenue growth and strengthening Bureau Veritas’ presence across British Columbia’s environmental testing, site assessment and remediation market. This role will build on an established presence in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver market by maintaining and expanding existing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and building relationships with senior-level decision makers.
The successful candidate will be a highly engaged, market-facing business development professional with a strong network and a demonstrated ability to identify and pursue new opportunities. The role requires a proactive “hunter” mentality, with the ability to open doors, develop trusted relationships, and bring Bureau Veritas into strategic conversations earlier in the project lifecycle.
The position will focus on opportunities associated with environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, construction and infrastructure development, industrial and commercial projects, and other initiatives where environmental testing and monitoring are required. The successful candidate will help position Bureau Veritas as a trusted partner as clients navigate changing site uses, development, redevelopment, infrastructure investment, and environmental requirements.
This is a senior individual contributor role focused on market development, client relationships and revenue growth. The successful candidate will work closely with internal technical, laboratory, project management and business development teams to convert opportunities into long-term client relationships and profitable business.
Business Development & Market Growth:
Client & Account Development:
Collaboration & Business Execution:
Proven success in business development, strategic account management, and revenue growth.
Strong existing network and knowledge of the British Columbia environmental, engineering, construction, real estate, infrastructure, or related markets.
Demonstrated ability to develop new business and establish relationships with senior-level decision-makers.
Strong consultative selling, negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
Highly self-directed and comfortable working independently in a territory-based role.
Strong business judgment with the ability to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong client relationship management skills.
Collaborative and effective working across a matrixed organization.
French is an asset but not required.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
10+ years of progressive business development, sales, account management, or related experience within the environmental testing, consulting, engineering, construction, laboratory, or related industries.
Established relationships and demonstrated business development success within the British Columbia market strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing new business, expanding strategic accounts, and working with senior-level decision-makers.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 with a 20% target bonus.
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.
When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.
Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.
Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.
We respect our people and believe in our talents.
We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries. We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.
Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.
Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers
Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
