Canadian Police Knowledge Network
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Who We Are
The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) is an extensive collaborative network
operating as a not-for-profit with a vision of ‘Driving excellence in policing professional
development’. Established in 2004, CPKN has since evolved to earn its standing as a trusted,
reliable, an integral component of the Canadian and First Nations policing services and the
communities they serve.
CPKN strives to provide a positive workplace culture that recognizes, and values staff all the
while ensuring the success of CPKN, which includes the Professional Security Knowledge
Network (www.pskn.ca) and eProctorCanada (www.eproctorcanada.com).
Who You Are
In this role as the Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for the
nurturing of profitable and productive relationships with external organizations within the
policing and public safety industry. You will create targeted plans, promote the value of CPKN
and drive revenues through the sale of elearning courses, learning portals, and development
services. You will maintain consistent contact through a combination of face-to-face meetings,
virtual meetings, and additional marketing campaigns to meet/exceed revenue targets.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, and product/service promotions.
- Results oriented and driven by meeting/exceeding targets.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally.
- Fluency in French is considered an asset
What You’ll Do
- Work with Director of Outreach & Communications to set the revenue generation target and strive to meet/exceed for each account/revenue stream through the purchase of elearning courses, customized portals, and development services.
- Work with the communications team to develop regular email campaigns/social media/webinars to attain new agencies and potentially recapture other police and government agencies.
- Report monthly on revenue targets and identify areas where adjustments need to be made that will impact quarterly forecasting.
- Participate on the CPKN National Advisory Committee and applicable subcommittees.
- Participate as a member of the Stanhope planning committee with the # 1 focus: understanding clients to grow revenues and ensuring member satisfaction/appreciation.
- Coordinate client meetings with staff to qualify/scope opportunities, hand-off projects, or
address complaints. - Demonstrate the use and application of CPKN products and services.
- Identify and qualify new leads, prepare quotes/proposals and negotiate contract finalizations.
- Attend and/or present at industry conferences, associations, tradeshows, and networking events.
- Solicit competitive information and conduct regular market research on existing and new products.
- Provide advice on product/service improvements based on client feedback and trends.
To Join Us
CPKN values collaboration and teamwork and as such, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and will want to be part of a team that recognizes and values staff while ensuring client success and the ongoing vitality of the organization. This role reports to the Director of Outreach and Communications.
Working conditions for this position are flexible, with on-call and off duty contacts expected. Travel is required, 3-5 trips per year within Canada. Overtime as required.
This position offers an annual salary between $65,000 – $80,000 and a benefits package. If you feel your qualifications will support our vision and drive success, please email a cover letter and résumé to mel.lefurgey@cpkn.ca by 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
CPKN thanks all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted