Business Development Director - Rolling Stock Components
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- Montreal, QC
- $134,600-178,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deep technical sales knowledge of transit product lines
- 15+ years in the rail supply industry
- Strong commercial acumen and sales experience, including contracts, negotiation, and value-based selling
- Strategic thinking and innovative, out-of-the-box problem solving
- Strong understanding of rolling stock systems and lifecycle service strategies
- Proven ability to develop and execute business development plans
- Experience working with transit agencies, OEMs, and engineering teams
- Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and Oracle systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel across North America (up to 50%)
- Passion for innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement
- Identify and develop service opportunities tied to equipment overhauls, upgrades, and lifecycle extensions
- Collaborate with KAMs to understand customer needs and timing of major service events
- Translate customer requirements into actionable service concepts in partnership with Product Management
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of service opportunities across the region
- Lead pursuit strategies for complex service deals, including proposal development and internal deal reviews
- Coordinate on service execution feasibility and delivery timelines
- Track market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic positioning
- Support long-term account planning with a focus on service growth
- Lead development of TSSSA (Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement) requirements and offerings for new rolling stock procurements
- Provide commercial support during bid phases and contract negotiations
- Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities
- Maintain CRM data accuracy and ensure visibility of pipeline and pursuit status