Vice President - Business Development

Vice President - Business Development

Cognition+ is a team of talented and dedicated people on a mission to deliver transformative digital solutions to insurance companies of all sizes. In addition to a fully customizable Enterprise Insurance Management Platform, Cognition+ offers on-demand support, connectivity, cybersecurity, and development services. Founded in 1993, we have gained a deep understanding of our client’s business needs and challenges and have invested in R&D to build the next-generation of insurance technology solutions.

With a focus on teamwork, commitment, and trust, we know it takes people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures to make a company succeed. We believe that hiring the best talent will lead to the creation of better products and services to keep our clients on the leading edge. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity for your work to make a lasting impact and your career to grow then we want to meet YOU!

Website: www.gocognition.com

Why Choose Cognition+

• Competitive compensation package including benefits, group RRSP, and incentive plan;
• Flexible work hours that offer work/life balance;
• Opportunity to learn, grow and innovate;
• Friendly and supportive team environment; and,
• Opportunity to provide your input into making this organization successful.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President – Business Development will be responsible for driving and championing business development and implementations of the Company’s suite of products for the insurance industry.  The incumbent will play a lead role in identifying target markets and strategic partnership opportunities that will enable the company to reach its profitable growth objectives in collaboration with the CEO and the Executive Team. The incumbent will be expected to generate leads, sales and revenue for the company.

This position can be performed from our office in London Ontario, remotely in Ontario, or a combination of both.  Remote based employees may occasionally be asked to travel to our office for meetings or team building events.

Role Responsibilities 

• Establishes and develops strong, trusting client relationships with key decision makers in existing and potential client and partner companies
• Prepare a well thought out and coordinated plan and strategy for business development activities.
• Conduct research to identify new leads and opportunities. Develop proposals, and deliver presentations.
• Lead entirety of business development cycle from demand generation and opportunity identification, to negotiation.
• Full accountability for contract renewals
• Develop comprehensive client relationship growth plans
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper and successful implementation.
• Other duties as required by the Company from time to time.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• More than 10 years’ prior related experience in business development, preferably in the insurance, financial service or SaaS industry;
• Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques with a proven track record of creating, developing and maintaining strong business partnerships.
• Professional, results-oriented with a high degree of self-motivation;
• Excellent project management, planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to travel
• May at times be required to extend normal working hours to meet deadlines and business demands.

APPLY NOW

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.gocognition.com/join-us/

Equal Employment Opportunities

Cognition+ is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Cognition+ provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@gocognition.com or call 519-432- 8553 ext. 362.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process.