Business Development Manager - Atlantic Canada

BASF basf.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Mississauga Manager Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at BASF. Mississauga · CA$83,000–CA$90,000 base.

SalaryStated by BASF

CA$83,000 – CA$90,000

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityManager

LocationMississauga

Base payCA$83,000–CA$90,000

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Grow sales across Atlantic Canada by finding customers and uncovering needs in your assigned territory
Build new business through forecasting, lead generation, qualification, closing, and product recommendations
Spend most of the role winning new accounts while retaining existing customers and expanding relationships
Work with collision repair shops and distribution partners to increase local market share

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, while a high school diploma can work with relevant experience
You bring field sales, territory management, and customer relationship experience
You can build strong relationships and sell on value in customer conversations
Industrial sales experience helps, and collision-industry experience is an advantage

Who this fits

This suits a team-focused field seller who can value existing customers while pursuing new business assertively. You’ll cover New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, with travel taking up half your time. A company car is provided.

From the employer

Now hiring! Business Development Manager - Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick, NewFoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island

** Field Role/ Atlantic Canada / Company Car provided

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.

Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships. We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Refinish team in Atlantic Canada.

Come create chemistry with us!

Surventis Automotive Refinish Coatings offers high-quality refinish paint brands and paint-related products to body shops from around the world. Our solutions are approved by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers for the repair of their vehicles. We provide collision centers with a vast array of solutions that help drive their business performance and efficiency. At the heart of our business are our people and our trainers who take care of our customers’ needs, including car painting skills, advanced body shop management solutions, and sophisticated management solutions.

As a Business Development Manager based in Atlantic Canada with the ability to travel 50% of the time, you will work with automotive collision repair shops and distribution partners to grow our market share.

As a Business Development Manager you create chemistry by...

Executing the business strategy and driving sales growth in the local markets through identifying customers and market needs within your assigned market responsibility.
Increasing sales growth by developing market potential through forecasting, lead generation, qualification, closing sales and recommending new products and services (70% of the role will be focused on adding new business).
Managing existing relationships and developing new ones.
Establishing trust and value in our ever-changing industry.
Retaining business and driving sales growth.

If you...

Have a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred). HS Diploma is acceptable with relevant work experience.
Are team-focused and experienced in field sales, territory management, customer relations
Have experience in industrial sales (beneficial), the collision industry (a plus), strong interpersonal skills, robust relationship-building and value-based selling skills
Are a solid professional who will value our current customer base while also being aggressive to win new business

Privacy Statement

Surventis takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request personal or financial information of any kind via either text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a candidate a position and request a cheque for equipment or any other type of payment during the job application process.

Pay Transparency

Surventis is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $83,000 - $90,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Surventis is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.