Vice President, Marketing, Sales And Business Development

Vice President Of Business Development

Sterling Crane is a Marmon Crane Services/Berkshire Hathaway company. We are looking for a Vice President of Business Development to lead the commercial team across Canada. As a strategic leader, this position is responsible for sustainable and profitable growth of the Canadian crane businesses which includes the identification of market opportunities and competitive threats along with the successful attainment of new customers, and growth within existing customer accounts. The location of this position is preferred where our corporate office location is based in Edmonton, AB however we are open to consider other locations within Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing and executing strategic plans and annual budget for Sterling Crane Canada
• Leads and directs the analysis of customers, markets and competition in the crane services and related markets
• Develops and leads effective pricing and sales strategies
• Educates, coaches, mentors and trains all customer-facing sales employees on current and relevant tools
• Continuously improves the skill set and capability of the sales team
• Develops and executes a broad strategy for growth of the crane sector that includes organic sources of sustainable and profitable growth
• Manages current portfolio of customers and provides ongoing evaluation of opportunities to grow and improve profitability
• Develops executive level customer relationships with key decision makers
• Develops analysis of opportunities within existing markets for winning new customers and conducts market research to stay informed of industry trends
• Analyzes and identifies opportunities for geographic expansion in current branch footprint
• Collaborates with business unit leadership, sector and corporate resources to deliver on company objectives
• Manages and continually develops the estimating department within Sterling Crane Canada, ensuring all proposals are answered with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Interfaces with contract management on setting commercial term structure and negotiations of terms and conditions
• Leads all outbound marketing efforts for Sterling Crane Canada, including the use of social media (LinkedIn, Twitter etc.). Inclusive of market engagement through forums, events and conferences
• Frequent travel to multiple locations within Canada and interaction with internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (or equivalent) required
• Extensive commercial or operational leadership experience in the crane/construction industry is preferred
• Extensive experience working with general contracts, EPC/M businesses and engineering firms
• Extensive knowledge of oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power (conventional and renewable) and civil/infrastructure industries is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of sales leadership is required

If you are motivated by the success of business growth, customers and colleagues with exceptional leadership skills, this position could be for you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Closing date: Open until filled

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your cover letter & resume in confidence to:

Leanne Laidler, Director - Human Resources

Email: llaidler@sterlingcrane.com

At Sterling Crane, we pride ourselves on "lifting the weight off of your shoulders, safely"; a mission that we have pursued with our clients and staff for over 70 years in Canada.

Sterling Crane is one of 120 autonomous businesses of 11 diverse industry groups owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Within Marmon Crane Services, we are a part of a global network of industry-leading crane rental solutions, with over 2000 industry professionals working across Canada, the United States, and Australia.

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