Business Development Manager – Chile Market

Want to change the world in your own way? Would you like to join an ambitious team with the same goal: to make the oceans a sustainable source of fresh water for people all over the world? This job opportunity is for you : Oneka’s looking for a dynamic and ambitious Business Development Manager to contribute to our innovative technology commercialisation in the US and Canada ! Join the adventure !

Who we are

Onea Technologies is a growing, Quebec-based company, with operations in Nova Scotia, Florida and Chile, dedicated to making the oceans a sustainable and affordable source of freshwater.

On a day-to-day basis, Oneka is a team of some seventy enthusiasts, working in fields as varied as mechanical engineering, electronics, marketing, operations management and water desalination, in three countries and four sites. With us, daily life is varied and exciting ! Looking for a stimulating challenge, in an ambitious team of  go-getters, while contributing in making a real impact on the world ? This is the place for you

We are looking for a dedicated business developer experienced with developing service agreements  to join the commercial team as the Business Development Manager for our Chile market. You will be responsible for leading commercial efforts in this country with various potential clients. This will involve supporting clients, finding and developing existing and  new leads and representing and marketing Oneka and its technology and services.

Your duties and responsibilities as a Business Development Manager :

  • Develop leads and inquiries for Water as a service agreements utilizing Oneka’s wave-powered, desalination technology;
  • Cultivate and manage client relationships;
  • Evaluate viability of potential opportunities financial and logistically;
  • Prepare and present proposals including financial modeling;
  • Attending and presenting Oneka in trade shows, company meeting, and other business development opportunities
  • Coordinate opportunities with Oneka leadership;
  • Interact with government regulatory agencies and attorneys as needed;
  • Lead potential client visits to Oneka demonstration and commercial operations;
  • Coordinate community outreach campaigns;
  • Support clients with after sales support.
  • Carry out other duties as may be assigned according to the company needs and ambitions !

You are a fit for this role and at Oneka if you have :

  • A desire to have a lasting impact on the future of our planet;
  • Knowledge of the water sale/desalination environment in Chile;
  • Experience with long-term utility services agreements (Water sale, power purchase, etc.);
  • Fully proficient level in English and Spanish;
  • The ability to travel extensively to potential clients location within the country;
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong capacity to create long lasting business relationships;
  • Autonomous and enterprising skills naturally;
  • Comfort for preparing and presenting technical/commercial presentations;
  • Comfort in a marine environment;
  • Great set of soft skills such as commitment, empathy, creativity and rigor;
  • Familiarity with Hubspot, Salesforce or other CRM platforms;
  • An understanding of SWRO desalination is a strong plus.

Our working environment and your future conditions of employment :

  • Remote role, located in Chile;
  • Dedicated, hard-working and dynamic team;
  • Stimulating and positive environment, where every day is different, and where responsibilities are many and varied;
  • Four weeks’ vacation per year, so you can enjoy the things you love outside work;
  • Eligibility for the team member stock option program.

Up for the challenge ? We can’t wait to meet you and tell you all about our project and our ambitions!

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