Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd, a vital part of The OSCO Construction Group, has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. Since 1955, our customer base has expanded from the Atlantic Canadian Provinces across Canada and into the New England regions of the USA. Our sales offices are located in Saint John, NB; Halifax, NS; and Burlington, MA. Job Summary Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Business Development Associate will be an independent, confident, and effective professional who is naturally inclined to meet new people, build effective relationships, and develop strong industry connections. The role demands high quality, organized, and repeatable results and requires effective communication and sales skills. The position is based in our corporate office in Toronto, ON. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong customer base to meet sales targets set by the company Travel regularly within the territory to solicit existing and potential customers for projects to bid or negotiate Guide and assist the estimating effort in the preparation of quotations and budgets Solicit and develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, particularly erectors Provide market projections, sales reports, and industry intelligence as appropriate Utilize our CRM software (MS Dynamics) to track the status of potential projects and organize service to our customer base Represent the company in a professional, respectful manner Technical Requirements Post‑secondary education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Technology Experience with construction documents and drawings considered a strong asset Business Requirements Strong aptitude in all Microsoft Office programs Thrives working in a team‑based environment while independently developing a new customer base within the territory Experience in sales considered a strong asset Cultural Requirements Persuasive and effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Focused and self‑driven individual who enjoys challenges Enjoy being part of an ever‑changing, evolving organization Compensation & Benefits As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax‑free savings account options, educational scholarships to dependents, health & wellness programming, and team celebratory events. About OSCO The OSCO Construction Group traces its origins back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. The group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction, and Corporate, serving a growing market and employing over twelve hundred employees. OSCO prioritizes integrity, continuous employee education, process improvement, customer focus, and the delivery of top‑quality products and services. #J-18808-Ljbffr