Business Development Generalist (Contract)

Business Development Generalist (Contract)

Job Description

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

This is a temporary 12 month contract opportunity.

Delivering an exceptional Customer experience in the position looks like:

Delivering on our promises – Meet the customer “want” with high-quality and reliable performance; timely and helpful responsiveness; set high expectations and standards.  

Be a genuine partner – Positive internal & external collaboration, builds trust and teamwork; don’t be afraid to say when you don’t know or need help.

Be accountable - Respond to inevitable shortfalls with honest, prompt corrective actions, demonstrate humility, judgment and drive; be proactive to provide solutions, even “outside your lane”.

Be one Company – Transcendence in representing all aspects of Land Systems-Canada with all Customers

Listen and ask – Complex problem solving, relentless communication; promote culture of decision-making at the lowest level; communicate to balance competing factors (technical, cost, schedule)

Make it easy to do business with us – Responsive to Customer needs and wants, little things go a long way, consensus when possible, strengthen your understanding of our products and services.

Balance our business priorities - Ownership of deliverables and stewardship of Customer trusted resources; compromise for win-win results.

Land Systems-Canada currently has a 1-year contract position within their Strategy & Business Development team to fill a Business Administrator and Marketing support position. The ideal candidate is:

• Agile and can easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexible to support demanding timelines.
• A team player and has excellent relationship building skills.
• A multi-tasker and manages their time extremely well.
• Creative and is willing to share ideas within a collaborative environment.
• A self-starter and can work independently.
• Responsive to urgent requests.
• An excellent communicator with attention to detail.

Position - Key Job Elements:

• Provide tactical support to the Business Development department’s day to day operations and Management team including the preparation of reports and deliverables.
• Support in the planning and execution of internal company communications and events.
• Maintain and update internal communication mediums (portal, electronic communication stations) to ensure information is relevant and accurate.
• Assist with Land Systems-Canada Trade Show planning and coordination of material requirements.
• Support the development of marketing material and planning activity.
• Coordinate and maintain departmental calendar of events.
• Support Community Relation events as required.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related discipline.
• Proficiency with using social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Meet, Slides, etc.).
• Strong organizational and project management skills and readiness to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel (10%) and possess / be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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