Senior Advisor, Business Development and Sales Support

Desjardins

. Advise practitioners and help evaluate business and partnership opportunities to boost the organization’s development and profitability .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance member and client satisfaction while fostering strong business relationships. Proficient in analyzing complex problems and tailoring solutions to meet diverse client needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeSix Years Relevant ExperienceKnowledge Of FrenchAdvanced Proficiency Of EnglishInterpersonal Savvy

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyStrategic MindsetNetworking

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentClient RetentionStakeholder EngagementSales DevelopmentPartnership OpportunitiesTrend AnalysisService DevelopmentComplex Problem SolvingMember SatisfactionDistribution Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise practitioners and help evaluate business and partnership opportunities to boost the organization’s development and profitability
Help members, clients and stakeholders position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic initiatives
See to member, client and stakeholder development, retention and satisfaction
Develop retention tactics and strategies
Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in the specialty area and make recommendations
Serve and maintain business relationships with members and clients
Sell products and services through multiple distribution channels based on member/client needs and current strategies and practices
Lead clients and practitioners on sales and service development projects, initiatives and activities
Develop and maintain business partnerships with important clients with complex, diverse needs
Analyze complex problems and develop and implement personalized solutions tailored to client needs
Serve as specialist and resource person for the unit, members and clients
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Help represent Desjardins and enter the organization into important agreements with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency of English
Interpersonal Savvy
Networks
Strategic mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Recruitment process and job accommodations available at any stage