Senior Director, Business Development

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Intertek is seeking a Senior Director, Business Development to join our Softlines team in Canada on a full-time onsite basis, a fantastic opportunity to shape a versatile career in the Softlines industry. The right candidate will prospect, identify, and develop opportunities with retailers and brands, collaborate across Intertek business lines to broaden ATIC offerings, and manage existing client relationships while actively networking at trade shows and association events. What matters most is a proven ability to create and execute sales growth strategies, ideally with apparel, home textiles or footwear experience and retailer account management pedigree, plus a bachelor’s degree preferred. Apply online, tailor your resume to quantify wins, and demonstrate cross-functional leadership and client-centered problem solving, while aligning with Intertek’s commitment to quality and diversity.

Intertek is searching for a Senior Director, Business Development to join our Softlines team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Softlines Industry!

The Senior Director, Business Development is responsible for.

·         Prospect, identify, and develop business opportunities within Intertek Global Softlines (typically retailers and brands)

·          Understand and collaborate across other Intertek business lines to develop and expand ATIC offerings to our clients

·          Manage existing client relationships to maximize all sales opportunities 

.          Actively network to identify and meet prospective clients – including Trade Shows, Association events, and  other professional opportunities

What it takes to be successful in this role:

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred

·         Prefer experience in apparel, home textiles, footwear, etc.

·         Retailer account management experience is preferable

·         Proven experience in creating and implementing strategy for successful sales growth

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time , tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.