Business Development Officer

If you have a chemistry or geology background and BD skills, we want to know
- Awesome team and Brisbane north located
- Globally successful laboratory group - opportunity & stability

ALS is using the power of testing to solve complex challenges. With a passion for science, we serve clients with data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

**The Role**
The ALS Minerals Division in Brisbane is seeking an individual to fulfil the role of
**Business Development Officer.** The role will be based at our Stafford facility. Working with the Business Development team, the Business Development Officer will provide high-quality service to our clients by providing technical solutions to their assay requirements, including method selection advice, complementary technical services and digital solutions for exploration data management. The Business Development Officer will also promote the ALS brand and range of services to the Mining and Exploration Industry through participation in various industry events, including some that may require regional or interstate travel regularly.

**The day to day**
Responsibilities include:

- Developing and maintaining high-quality relationships with new and existing clients
- Provision of advice regarding technical solutions available from ALS to assist clients in planning their exploration and mining activities with reliable assay data
- Development and issuance of quotations and tender submissions for technical and analytical services to current and potential clients of ALS
- Actively participating in the Mining and Exploration industry, representing ALS at various industry events and functions and building a solid network of industry contacts
- Promoting the ALS brand and range of services with the highest professional standards

**About You**

**Mandatory prerequisites**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service focus with proven management of client outcomes
- Professional phone manner
- Professional and proactive attitude
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast past work environment

Whilst not required, extensive experience (>5 years) in a related technical discipline or tertiary qualifications in chemistry or geology would be favourably received.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Experience in addressing client needs in a technical field
- A commitment to providing a high level of service to clients, including timely responses
- Experience in Minerals laboratories preferred but not essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams

**The Benefits**
At ALS, we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today. We offer many benefits to staff, including and not limited to the following:

- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Virgin Australia discounts
- Influenza Vaccinations

We actively support a diverse workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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**Looking for further details?**
Applications covering relevant qualifications and any related experience will be treated with the strictest confidence.