Overview
Business Technology & Growth Specialist Jobs in Quesnel at Elect Technologies
Overview
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Business Technology & Growth Specialist based in Quesnel, BC.
This role is responsible for engaging local businesses, identifying their technology challenges, and driving revenue by recommending and delivering practical IT solutions.
The successful candidate will:
- Build relationships with local businesses through outreach, networking, and follow-ups
- Meet with clients to understand their operational and technology needs
- Recommend solutions such as IT support services, network improvements, cybersecurity, cloud tools, and website solutions
- Prepare proposals and convert opportunities into paying clients and recurring service agreements
- Work closely with the technical team to ensure successful delivery of solutions
- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for ongoing support and upgrades
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging business owners
- Basic understanding of IT systems (networks, computers, cloud tools, or cybersecurity concepts)
- Sales mindset or willingness to learn solution-based selling
- Ability to identify client needs and recommend practical solutions
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a client-facing role
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, IT support, or business development is an asset
- Relevant education in IT, business, or related field is an advantage but not required
Preferred Qualifications: (Qualification which applicants don’t need to have these qualifications, but prefer to hire someone with them)
- Experience engaging with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) or local business owners
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets or performance goals
- Familiarity with tools such as CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) or basic sales tracking methods
- Exposure to IT service environments such as managed IT services, helpdesk support, or technical consulting
- Understanding of common business tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, accounting or POS systems)
- Experience preparing proposals, quotes, or client-facing presentations
- Participation in community networking, outreach, or local business development initiatives
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing channels (e.g., social media, email campaigns, or local advertising)
- Experience working in a fast-paced or startup environment
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for client visits
- Basic understanding of IT systems (networks, computers, cloud tools, or cybersecurity concepts)
- Conduct comprehensive data analysis utilizing SQL, R, Python, and VBA to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement.
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Quesnel, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Due to program eligibility requirements, this position is open only to candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Are you currently a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Business Technology & Growth Specialist
Company: Elect Technologies
Location: Quesnel
