Business Developer

hybrid

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada .

full-time . October 13, 2026

Description

Business Developer – Digital Transformation Group

Location: Cambridge, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Since 1992, Powerhouse Controls has been on a mission to be recognized as a world-class, single-source drive and automation systems integration supplier.

We bring exceptional technical and engineering experience to the table, but what really sets us apart is an unsurpassed level of passion and commitment. We listen, question, collaborate, analyze and assess until we’re completely convinced that our recommendation is the best solution possible.

Powerhouse Controls is on the hunt for individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We're not just seeking employees; we're searching for trailblazers who share our passion for shaping the future of control systems and automation. If you're fueled by the fire of creativity, if you're driven by a desire to collaborate with a diverse community of experts, and if your commitment to ethical excellence is unwavering, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

Position Overview

The Business Developer is a senior growth driver within DTG, accountable for expanding our reach, advancing our pipeline, and helping shape the future of how industrial automation is sold and delivered.

This role is not about chasing quotas - it’s about strategic targeting, shaping early-stage conversations, and structuring deals that grow our impact and protect our delivery teams. As a senior counterpart to Business Development Associates, you’ll help create and manage DTG’s sales funnel while directly contributing to revenue and margin targets.

You report to the Business Development Manager (BDM) and collaborate across functions to land opportunities, structure deals, and support application assessments that connect our solutions to real customer problems.

You help make growth real by turning goals into clear, achievable plans and driving them forward with clarity, empathy, and commercial discipline.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture! Below are more perks to joining us!

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Career development
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage
  
  

What You’ll Do

Own and Drive Strategic Opportunity Development

• Proactively hunt new opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and automation sectors.
• Target accounts and verticals that align with DTG’s roadmap and revenue goals.
• Qualify opportunities through discovery, stakeholder mapping, and ROI framing.
  
  

Co-Own Revenue and Margin Goals

• Partner with the BDM to meet or exceed revenue and margin targets across all DTG revenue streams:
• NEXIA licenses
• Subscription services (SUS, support contracts)
• SCADA/Data and Vision/OT projects
• Vison
• OT Automation
• Collaborate on territory and vertical planning, funnel health metrics, forecasting, and quarterly planning.
  
  

Build and Advance the DTG Sales Funnel

• Support top-of-funnel activities (events, outreach, inbound qualification).
• Guide opportunities from initial conversations to proposal and negotiation stages.
• Maintain CRM hygiene and pipeline visibility to help leadership forecast accurately.
  
  

Shape Technical Value and Application Strategy

• Lead customer assessments and applications analysis to translate technical challenges into commercial opportunities.
• Consult directly with stakeholders to propose high-impact automation or software solutions based on DTG capabilities.
• Frame deliverables and outcomes clearly to align sales with what can be delivered reliably and profitably.
  
  

Structure Smart, Scalable Deals

• Draft and negotiate contracts, pricing models, and scope frameworks that balance customer value with DTG delivery capacity.
• Ensure proposals align with internal margin expectations and customer outcomes.
  
  

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

Must-Have

• Proven success in B2B solution sales, strategic account management, or business development roles in industrial automation or software-enabled services.
• Strong grasp of OT/IT convergence, AMR/AGV systems, SCADA/Data platforms, or related technologies.
• Confidence engaging both executive and technical stakeholders in structured, consultative sales conversations.
• Experience building and managing sales pipelines using CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Strong commercial and contractual instincts; capable of assessing margin risk, pricing, and deal shape.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel throughout Canada and the U.S., and to major industry events.
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Background in SaaS, licensing, or recurring revenue models (SUS, support).
• Prior work with integrators, OEMs, or ecosystem partners.
• Familiarity with MES/WMS/ERP integration or orchestration platforms.
• Experience co-authoring technical proposals or solution blueprints.
  
  

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready for Empowering industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company that’s redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future were innovation and excellence drive success. Apply Today!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the process, please contact our recruitment team.