About the Role

As part of our expansion into the municipal, industrial, and defense markets, Rezilio is seeking a Business Development Director.

This role focuses on strategic prospecting, negotiation, and closing high-value-added deals. It is part of a consultative sales approach, where understanding the challenges, providing quality support, and creating value take precedence over a transactional approach.

As the new Business Development Director joining our agile organization, you will act as a trusted partner capable of helping high-level decision-makers transition from the operational status quo to our smart solutions, by assisting them in structuring and strengthening their resilience in the face of risks and crises.

• Immediate Supervisor: CEO / President and CEO
• Performance Focus: 100% New Customer Acquisition
• Sales Model: Consultative and value-based sales, long sales cycles, and multi-stakeholder engagement

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Target and develop municipal, institutional, industrial, and defense accounts by building strategic relationships.
• Assessment: Evaluate client challenges and challenge the status quo.
• Demo: Lead customized demonstrations of the Rezilio platform by aligning IT and field needs.
• Negotiation: Structure high-value (ROI) proposals and lead negotiations.
• Closing: Secure long-term contracts and ensure a smooth transition to Customer Success.
• Strategy: Contribute to the evolution of the product offering and share market trends with senior management.

Desired ProfileTechnical Qualifications:

• B2B/B2G SaaS Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience selling software solutions, ideally in the public or institutional sector, risk management, or security.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to present ROI cases to executive committees.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with the cloud ecosystem, corporate cybersecurity requirements, and the optimal use of CRM tools.
• Bilingualism: Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written. The majority of business development will take place outside of Quebec

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strategic “Hunter” mindset: perseverance, complete autonomy, and intrinsic motivation to open new accounts.
• Role of a trusted advisor: Excellent listening and analytical skills to influence and advise decision-makers.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts: Ability to make complex solutions simple and accessible.
• Administrative rigor: Discipline in managing your sales pipeline and forecasts.

What We Offer:

• A highly strategic role with a direct impact on the growth trajectory of an innovative public safety technology
• The opportunity to drive a mature and recognized software solution, incorporating AI technologies in particular.
• A competitive total compensation package with a base salary of $75,000 and an uncapped commission plan that allows you to reach and exceed total earnings of $150,000 to $175,000 annually.
• A high degree of autonomy in managing your responsibilities, within an environment characterized by a culture of rigor and reliability.

Why join us?

Do you want to play a key role in helping organizations address the challenges of tomorrow (climate, technology, and national security)?

Do you believe in a sales approach based on added value, an understanding of complex challenges, and the impact this has on organizational resilience? This position is for you.