Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.
At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.
Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.
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About the role
Acolad is seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Manager to lead new business growth initiatives in our Montreal office. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and identifying market trends to position Acolad’s localization solutions effectively. You will act as a key liaison between prospects and internal teams, ensuring our value proposition is clearly communicated and aligned with client needs. This is a high-impact role ideal for a sales professional with proven experience in the Translation & Localization industry and a passion for driving results.
Key Responsibilities
📌Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
📌Partner with prospects and customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
📌Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
📌Understand category-specific landscapes and trends.
📌Report and act on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts and prospective accounts.
📌Own and hit/exceed annual assigned sales targets for new business growth.
📌Build and maintain pipeline to 3 x annual target and keep CRM and associated tools up to date.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent.
- 2-5 years of experience sales executive, sales manager or sales and marketing director within the Translation & Localization Industry.
- Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
- Proven ability to position products against competitors.
- Demonstrable experience in net new sales, developing client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Customer centric selling an advantage.
- Advanced knowledge of all aspects of the localization process, including extensive knowledge of translation and workflow tools.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
Benefits
❤️Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
❤️Pension Plan
❤️Hybrid (2x week at the office)
Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.
Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.