Director of Business Development - NCA Minerals
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic account management, or commercial leadership within the mining, minerals, or related industrial sectors.
- 10+ years of experience working with or selling commercial testing, inspection, certification, analytical laboratory, or related technical services.
- Demonstrated success developing new markets, securing strategic accounts, and driving significant revenue growth.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing business development or commercial sales teams.
- Strong understanding of the mining and minerals industry, including exploration, production, mineral processing, or commodity supply chains.
- Established relationships with industry decision-makers and the ability to develop executive-level client partnerships.
- Experience developing commercial strategies, managing complex sales cycles, and negotiating major service agreements.
- Strong business acumen, financial awareness, and experience managing revenue targets, sales forecasts, and commercial performance.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed teams and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel for business.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
- 20+ years of experience within the mining, minerals, or industrial services sectors.
- Experience selling geochemical testing, mineral assaying, metallurgical services, laboratory outsourcing, or commodity inspection services.
- Familiarity with major North American mining regions and established relationships within the U.S. and Canadian minerals markets.
- Experience expanding technical service businesses into new geographic markets or emerging mineral sectors.
- Knowledge of industry testing methodologies, laboratory accreditation, and applicable technical standards
Full description
Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?
If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:
About Bureau Veritas – Metals & Minerals:Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, helping businesses manage risk, improve performance, and meet quality and regulatory standards.
Our Metals & Minerals business supports mining companies, mineral exploration firms, producers, processors, refiners, and commodity trading organizations throughout the mining and minerals value chain.
Through our network of specialized laboratories, technical experts, and inspection professionals, we provide critical services that help clients evaluate mineral resources, optimize mining and processing operations, verify material quality, and support commercial transactions.
Our capabilities include:
Geochemical & Analytical Testing: Exploration geochemistry, mineral analysis, drill core testing, precious and base metal assaying, and trace-element analysis.
Mineral Processing & Metallurgical Testing: Metallurgical testwork, mineral characterization, processing optimization, and recovery analysis.
Mine-Site & Laboratory Services: Sample preparation, production grade-control testing, onsite laboratory operations, and outsourced laboratory management.
Job Summary:
The Director of Business Development & Sales – North America Minerals will lead strategic revenue growth, market expansion, and commercial development across our North American minerals business.
This senior leadership role will focus on expanding Bureau Veritas's presence within the mining, mineral exploration, processing, and commodities sectors, identifying new markets, strengthening strategic client relationships, and accelerating adoption of our testing, inspection, and analytical services.
The Director will lead a team of approximately 6–8 business development professionals, developing and executing commercial strategies designed to capture market share, expand key accounts, introduce new services, and improve profitability.
Working closely with regional and global leadership, laboratory operations, technical specialists, and commercial teams, this individual will identify high-value growth opportunities and translate them into actionable business plans.