Business Development Representative Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Location: Hybrid Remote & Elmira, ON Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 At Earthscape, we create beautiful, innovative custom playground sculptures and structures that inspire children and adults to creatively play. By partnering with some of the most prestigious Landscape Architecture firms in North America, we bring brilliant playground concepts to life. Our award-winning design-build firm is located just outside of Elmira, Ontario in Waterloo Region, we also have an office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Together, our ambitious team designs, engineers, builds and installs state-of-the-art timber playgrounds that become iconic and well-loved destination spaces. The work environment we've created is positive, productive, fun and rewarding. To see our one-of-a-kind projects, visit www.earthscapeplay.com. (https://www.earthscapeplay.com) Currently, we are looking for a Business Development Representative to join our growing team. Your job will be to support our Ontario team helping to generate new opportunities through the creation of qualified lead lists, researching companies, searching Request for Proposals (RFP's), qualifying prospects with the Ontario team, and communicating and scheduling all in-person and virtual meetings. Attention to detail will be important in keeping our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database current, active and updated with meeting notes and follow ups. The ideal candidate is organized, motivated, a self-starter with a high attention to the details in communication, in research, and in follow-ups and tracking. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel periodically, potentially including overnight stays. A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are preferred. Reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided in accordance with company policies. Ideal candidates: + have 2+ year's experience in a business development, sales or administrator role, ideally in a design or manufacturing firm. + have a background in landscape construction, or landscape architecture/design. + have experience using Copper or a similar CRM platform. + are familiar with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point. + will practice strong discernment in lead qualifying, reviewing RFP documents. + the ability to create a compelling story via excellent written and verbal communication skills. + have a customer-service mindset and strong attention to detail. + have a natural ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks, love list-making and work efficiently. + have familiarity with design and/or landscape architecture industries is preferred. + will enjoy collaborating with our team of designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure. seamless customer service to our stakeholders. What This Job Offers; This job will offer you the opportunity to work on some of North America's most innovative playground projects. The pace, challenges and problem-solving opportunities will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide variety of skills in our rapidly growing business. Your dynamic and highly skilled colleagues have an impressive range of backgrounds, skills and expertise. Above all they are dedicated to Earthscape's success. We believe strongly in rewarding our staff with a combination of: + profit sharing and performance bonuses + employee share ownership opportunities (ESOP) + six-week sabbatical after 14,000 hours worked + tuition reimbursement + extended health and dental benefits + flex time with options to work remotely to support work-life balance + company events + casual dress code Compensation $75,000-$90,000/year Depended upon experience Accommodations: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offense and driver's license record. At Earthscape Play, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of bringing incredible play spaces to life. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter with your application.