Business Development Manager – Energy & Utilities | Calgary
Business Development Manager - Energy & Utilities | Calgary
Competitive Base + Commission | Calgary, AB | Hybrid | Full-Time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
A globally recognised staffing and recruitment firm with market leadership is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to build and grow its Energy & Utilities client base across Alberta and beyond.
This is a commercial growth role with genuine ownership. You'll be opening doors at energy infrastructure and utilities companies from the ground up backed by a globally established brand, a dedicated delivery team ready to execute behind you, and close-knit leadership that is invested in your success. You'll be the commercial engine of a growing vertical, with the autonomy to build something meaningful from day one.
What You Will Do
- Identify, target and win new clients across Power & Grid, electrical infrastructure and Energy & Utilities
- Build the firm's Energy & Utilities client base from scratch from cold outreach through to signed agreements and first placements
- Develop and execute a territory strategy focused on new logo acquisition within the Power & Grid space
- Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring decision-makers at utilities and energy infrastructure organisations
- Partner closely with the recruitment delivery team to fulfil client mandates at speed and quality
- Support the broader team in identifying cross-sell opportunities between Oil & Gas and Energy & Utilities clients
What We Are Looking For
- 2-5 years of sales, business development, or 360 recruitment experience any vertical considered, energy sector a bonus
- A natural hunter comfortable with cold outreach, networking and building a client base from zero
- Consultative and relationship-driven in approach to winning and retaining clients
- Commercially minded with an understanding of contract staffing and how margins work
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial excited to own a vertical, not just fill a seat
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Sales commission structure rewarding new business generation and account growth
- Hybrid working model 3 days in the Calgary office
- Generous vacation allowance, increasing with tenure
- Additional flex days for personal use
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- Monthly wellness and phone allowances
About the Firm
Our client is a globally established staffing and recruitment organisation with a long-standing reputation for connecting specialist talent with pioneering projects across the energy, engineering, and technical sectors.
Recognised as one of the world's best employers, the business is built on a people-first culture rooted in entrepreneurship, integrity and a genuine passion for results. With a strong and growing presence across Oil & Gas, Power & Grid and Energy & Utilities and a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility through its global foundation this is a firm that offers its people far more than just a job. It's a platform to build an extraordinary career.