Posted 4 months ago
Business Development Manager
@ Elmdene Group
Ontario
Overview
Elmdene Group, through its Millboard brand, is hiring a full-time Business Development Manager in Ontario to build demand with contractors, installers, architects and reseller partners. The work combines market development, relationship management, reseller training and running the Certified Installer programme. The posting asks for extensive construction or building materials experience and willingness to travel regularly.
Responsibilities:
- Build network of contractors, installers and architects
- Train and support reseller partners
- Own and run the Certified Installer programme
- Provide technical support and installation coaching
- Influence project specification
Requirements summary:
- Extensive experience in construction or building materials sales or specification
- Hands-on technical demonstration skills
- Strong coaching and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Existing Ontario building materials network an advantage
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
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Elmdene Group
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Full company description
Elmdene International Limited is a manufacturer of high quality, innovative electronic products for the security, access control, CCTV and fire industries. We are specialists in the core devices that systems depend on to provide reliable solutions, including power supplies; sounders, sirens and beacons; magnetic contacts; junction boxes and other ancillary devices. Our products provide the reliability, stability and flexibility that installers and end-users alike demand. The company, a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, was established over forty years ago and is based in Portsmouth, along the south coast. We have enjoyed steadfast growth year on year largely due to the innovative design and highly reliable products we produce. We continually invest in research and development to ensure we deliver a high level of product and pride ourselves on being able to rapidly react to market demands. Our product range continues to grow with the introduction of new products to meet customer requirements and in response to the demands of new standards as they arrive in the market place. Elmdene’s products offer true value for money – high quality, innovative products at competitive prices. We also have virtually zero product returns and offer 5 year warranties on our magnetic contacts, junction boxes, panic buttons and door loops and 3 year warranties on PSUs and sounders.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,039
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 51
- Reported office locations
- Portsmouth, GB
- Business categories
- Manufacturing
- Physical Security
- Security
- Other recorded names
- Elmdene Group
- Elmdene International Ltd
- Specialties
- Power Supplies
- Sounders
- Sirens & Beacons
- Magnetic Contacts
- and Junction Boxes
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Elmdene International Limited is a manufacturer of high quality, innovative electronic products for the security, access control, CCTV and fire industries. We are specialists in the core devices that systems depend on to provide reliable solutions, including power supplies; sounders, sirens and beacons; magnetic contacts; junction boxes and other ancillary devices. Our products provide the reliability, stability…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Portsmouth |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Power SuppliesSoundersSirens & BeaconsMagnetic Contactsand Junction Boxes |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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About the Company
At Millboard, we're not just crafting exceptional outdoor living solutions; we're building a legacy. Our team is driven by innovation, sustainability, and a relentless commitment to quality.
Millboard is a leader in premium outdoor living solutions, producing high-performance decking and cladding used worldwide. As we continue to expand our international footprint, the continued build of a dynamic network of installers, resellers, and brand partners who share our passion for exceptional customer experiences is key to success.
This is your opportunity to shape that network and be a driving force in the sustainable growth of Millboard in this high opportunity territory.
About the Role
The Business Development Manager's mission is to drive sustainable commercial growth by creating demand through contractors, installers and architects, turning them into Brand ambassadors for Millboard.
The role blends market development and relationship management to build sales influence at trade and project level. Contractors, installers and architects are critical points of decision and drive demand for Millboard. Resellers carry their own demand-generating responsibilities and play an equally vital role in the consumer journey, converting demand into sales, so this role also requires building an influential relationship with reseller partners. The objective is to build Millboard's presence and preference across all key trades, so that Millboard becomes the default recommendation from specification through to installation.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Ambassador Network
- Identify and activate high-potential contractors, installers, architects and other key trades to represent Millboard.
- Strengthen engagement with key trades across Ontario, turning them into genuine brand ambassadors who advocate for Millboard.
- Equip partners with the tools and knowledge to advocate for Millboard over alternative products.
Sales & Growth Enablement
- Work closely with contractors, installers, architects, carpenters, builders, resellers and other trade and specification professionals who influence material selection, to drive market penetration and pull-through demand.
- Identify regional opportunities and support targeted expansion plans.
- Ensure a seamless customer journey from architect to reseller to installer to homeowner.
- Maintain structured engagement cycles with key contacts across all trade and specification audiences, and ensure disciplined CRM usage with accurate records of visits, interactions, and pipeline opportunities.
Reseller Collaboration
- Build an influential relationship with reseller partners, ensuring they are equipped and motivated to convert demand generated through contractors and installers.
- Organise training, demo days and brand onboarding days in collaboration with reseller partners.
- Train reseller teams in product knowledge, customer experience and brand standards.
- Support partners in delivering a consistent premium brand experience.
Project & Market Support
- Influence project specification and support conversion.
- Provide technical expertise to architects, specifiers, designers, builders, installers, and homeowners.
- Build relationships within the specification community to drive early-stage product selection and increase Millboard's presence on project drawings and material schedules.
Installer Programme Ownership
- Own and run Millboard's improved installer programme, building and growing the network of Certified Installers across Ontario.
- Deliver product training, installation coaching, and onboarding workshops.
- Provide on-site support, troubleshoot technical issues, and uphold installation standards.
What You Bring
- Extensive experience in technical, trade-facing, specification, or business development roles within the construction or building materials sector.
- Hands-on capability and confidence delivering technical demonstrations.
- Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify sales opportunities.
- Self-driven, organised, and comfortable managing a broad and varied trade network. This is a role that requires someone who operates independently and takes full ownership of their responsibilities.
- A professional with the presence to engage architects, designers, and high-end home builders with confidence.
- Experience operating in premium commercial environments, representing a premium Brand.
- Willingness to travel regularly as required. An existing network within the Ontario building materials, decking, or cladding sector is a significant advantage.
- Energy, authenticity, and passion for helping trade and specification partners succeed.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Shape Millboard's growth in a key territory.
- Work with a premium global brand known for innovation.
- Build and influence an engaged network of contractors, installers, architects, and reseller partners.
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on role that blends strategy, field engagement and training.
If this sounds like you, apply now to find out more and start your journey to Live.Life.Outside!
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