At AGAT Laboratories, we are the next step in your career! By joining AGAT, you become part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Our dedicated professionals come together every day with passion and determination, leveraging cutting-edge science to deliver solutions that drive progress and create a more sustainable, healthier world.
Summary:
We are seeking a driven and ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) to help expand our various divisions by identifying new business opportunities, generating high-quality leads, and driving customer growth. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong background in customer service, sales, and networking to build and maintain strategic relationships with clients and partners. This role is essential in delivering service beyond analysis—providing not just solutions, but exceptional support and value that exceed client expectations. This position is open to applicants from Fort St John and surrounding regions.
What you will be doing:
- Proactively seek new business opportunities to expand AGAT Laboratories’ market presence.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of sales prospects to improve market position.
- Foster strong, long-term relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Act as a trusted advisor, addressing client needs and exceeding expectations.
- Design and execute account-specific sales and marketing strategies to support revenue growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with customer objectives.
- Manage relationships with assigned accounts while generating new business opportunities aligned with company goals.
- Promote AGAT Laboratories’ customer-centric approach to build long-lasting partnerships.
- Develop and implement annual territory and business plans to achieve budgeted sales objectives.
- Utilize insights and analytics to prepare business reviews and identify growth opportunities.
- Represent AGAT Laboratories at industry workshops, tradeshows, and professional associations.
- Stay informed on market trends, technological advancements, and competitive activities.
- Monitor and analyze competitor activities to identify market opportunities.
- Leverage insights to adjust strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as reporting, documentation, and account updates, as required.
- Comfort with out of town travel and overnight stays on occasion.
- Proven customer service experience with a team-focused mindset.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and Hubspot.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and professional phone manner.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
At AGAT Laboratories, we recognize and value our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision care.
- Paid vacation and flexible sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Long-term disability and life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
AGAT Laboratories is a premier full-service laboratory operating at the cutting edge of science and innovation across North America. Our expertise spans geochemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, and engineering, enabling us to deliver comprehensive analytical solutions. These services drive progress in industries such as Mining, Environmental, Energy, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-Food, and Life Sciences.
We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art technology, diverse expertise, and commitment to providing precise, timely, and reliable results. Beyond our technical excellence, AGAT Laboratories believes in the power of strong client relationships, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure mutual success.
Our Commitment to Community and Philanthropy:
At AGAT, we strive not only to advance science but also to make a positive impact in our communities. The AGAT Foundation is at the heart of our philanthropic efforts, supporting initiatives that improve education, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
Through partnerships with local organizations, volunteer activities, and donations, the AGAT Foundation champions programs that inspire future generations, promote sustainable practices, and provide support to those in need. Whether funding scholarships, participating in environmental cleanups, or supporting health and wellness initiatives, AGAT is deeply invested in giving back.
Our work extends beyond the laboratory—we’re committed to creating a brighter future for our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.
Join AGAT Laboratories to be part of an organization that values not just scientific innovation but also meaningful connections and lasting contributions to society.
Inclusion and Diversity:
AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us confidentially, and we will work to meet your needs.
Thank You for Your Interest.
We appreciate the time and effort of every applicant. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Comfort with out of town travel and occasional overnight stays
- Proven customer service experience with a team-focused mindset
- Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and HubSpot
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional phone manner
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Located in Fort St John or surrounding regions (applicants from these areas preferred/expected)
What We Do
Since 1979, AGAT Laboratories has been empowering clients with trustworthy data and unmatched client relations. We support clients with precise analytical testing in meaningful projects from Environmental to Industrial to Energy. Throughout the past four decades, we’ve continued to grow our lab network to take on growing demands in industries such as Metals & Minerals, Life Sciences, Agri-Food, Transportation & Construction, and Forensics. With a full-service approach, and over 40 specialized coast-to-coast laboratories, we’re offering solutions to client challenges throughout North America and beyond. Working with AGAT is collaborative and driven by our purpose — Service Beyond Analysis. We work in partnership with you, taking time to understand your needs. You’ll get the care and attention of a dedicated project manager and passionate experts in science you can trust for routine, specialized, and custom analytical testing. Using developing technologies and modern instrumentation, we provide you with the accuracy you need to feel confident in your decisions, while supporting your projects throughout their life cycles. Rooted in a belief that integrated science leads to innovation, we work with a multidisciplinary approach. Bridging specialties in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering, and specialty analysis, our labs work in unison towards strategic decision-making and problem-solving alongside our clients. Leveraging a 45-year history in analytical testing, we continue to look forward to welcoming new labs, clients, and developments in science to help us change the world sample by sample.
