About This Role
SUMMARY OF THE JOB
Identify and develop business opportunities for the assigned business, focusing on organically growing our business, bringing in new customers, increasing our wallet share, while also evaluating potential merger and acquisition opportunities. The BD Manager should concentrate on developing strategic-channel relationships and work with regional and finance team to develop business cases supporting organic as well as potential inorganic growth opportunities for CAE. The BD Manager will be responsible of the APAC region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Supervise / govern low / medium complexity projects w / supervision (sim upgrade / deployment / relocation / sim disposal) from kick-off to BB approval
- work with regional and finance teams to develop business case to support organic
- potential partnership
- Identify marketplace opportunities, prospect & engage new clients / partners, maintain & grow existing client / partner relationships, lead & develop proposals (through the proposals group) & manage the contracting process
- Develop innovative proposals and deliver strategic BD presentations
- Achieve assigned BD & sales targets
- Shape client and market perspectives regarding CAE capability successfully
- Develop Pursue / No Pursue governance information and execute CAE governance requirements as defined by policy
- Provide management with visibility into key opportunities
- Mentor / develop / coach supporting analysts
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
Knowledge, skill, and / or ability required
University degree preferably in International Trade, Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering.Minimum of 8 years related experienceBusiness development as well as mergers and acquisitions experience, an asset.Excellent negotiation skillsA pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a teamSuperior presentation and excellent oral and written communication skillsHigh commercial acumen and a record of confidence dealing with middle managers through to decision makersProven success in prospecting and growing presence within accountsMaintain a positive, keen attitude & a strong competitive driveExcellent teaming skillsClient service orientedStrong business acumenCreativity and innovation.Ability to deal with various projects and initiatives at the same time.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, driven work environmentKnowledge of aviation market and its procurement process, an asset.Effective oral and written communication skills as well as good presentation skills in English.Knowledge of French, an asset.Excellent project and task management skills.Experience in writing focused briefs, reports, business letters and business plans.COMPLEXITY AND CREATIVITY – PROBLEM SOLVING
Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skillsMust possess strong analytical skills and financial acumen; uncovers process improvement / product opportunitiesPersistent; takes initiatives and sustains action over time in attaining significant results despite obstacles / opposition.JUDGEMENTS AND DECISIONS
Critical thinker, able to make decisions and provide recommendations based on available information.Demonstrated big-picture and strategic thinking abilities; can manage through chaosMOBILITY
5-15 % of traveling
Some domestic and international travel requiredLI-CG1
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer