Hybrid Business Development Manager

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager focusing on hydropower and environmental monitoring. Seeking strategic individual to expand HydroAI’s reach in sustainable aquaculture solutions in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify high-value business opportunities across hydropower, tidal energy, and environmental monitoring markets.
  • Build and deepen high‑value relationships with utilities, regulators, engineering firms, and research institutions- expanding Innovasea’s footprint and influence.
  • Drive go‑to‑market strategy, including competitive positioning, pricing models, and partnerships that accelerate HydroAI adoption.
  • Lead high‑impact proposal development for RFPs, grants, and strategic collaborations, owning the process from opportunity discovery to final submission
  • Represent Innovasea as a senior voice at industry events, regulatory forums, and partner discussions—championing HydroAI and shaping market direction.
  • Translate market intelligence into actionable product and strategies, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
  • Influence regulatory discussions, funding programs, and industry initiatives that align with Innovasea’s strategic priorities.
  • Communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly to executive, scientific, and operational audiences.
  • Bring structure, discipline, and predictability to the BD function, improving pipeline reporting, pursuit processes, customer segmentation, and win strategies.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in business development, preferably in environmental tech, hydropower, or AI.
  • A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of environmental compliance and aquatic ecosystems.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Hands-on experience managing opportunities in Salesforce
  • Comfort owning a pipeline end-to-end: lead tracking, forecasting, reporting, and follow-ups
  • Discipline around data hygiene and sales process
  • Using CRM insights to prioritize accounts and drive revenue
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%.
  • Nice to have Experience with fish passage systems or aquatic telemetry.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pension
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, vision
  • Wellness Allowance
  • Hybrid schedule option available ( must be locat ed in HRM and available to be onsite weekly )

Job title

Business Development Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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