Senior Consultant, Government Affairs (Alberta)

Edmonton, Alberta Santis Health

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Santis Health, a leading public affairs, communications and strategy consultancy focusing on the health care sector, has an opportunity for a Senior Consultant with our Government Affairs Practice. Based in Alberta and working remotely, this ambitious, self-motivated individual will work closely with the Santis government affairs team to provide strategic problem solving, public policy and government affairs to clients.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of government affairs, public affairs, stakeholder relations and project management, as well as the most pressing health care and life sciences issues of the day. Previous experience working in health care, in the Alberta government or as a practicing consultant in Alberta would be an advantage.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Working closely with Santis team members to manage a wide range of client projects and deliverables.
  • Lead accounts and manage projects, ensuring ongoing client support, communication, development of project management plans, and fulfillment of overlapping deliverables.
  • Advising on government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies.
  • Interacting with government officials and decision-makers to build and maintain relationships.
  • Tracking emerging and evolving public policy issues and analyzing their implications to client organizations.
  • Interact with clients and prospective clients, media, partner agencies, stakeholders and colleagues to build and maintain excellent relationships.
  • Identifying key stakeholders and creating tailored stakeholder maps.
  • Developing government relations initiatives, a wide range of briefing notes, slide decks and other products.
  • Developing project management plans and keeping the project team focused on meeting multiple, tight timelines.


Qualifications:

  • Degree in political science, public policy, economics, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience); post-graduate qualifications are beneficial.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience directly in the government or in a government relations role.
  • Competencies in health care policy, networks in the health care sector and knowledge of the Alberta government and health care system is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government affairs, public policy and politics in Alberta, and across Canada.
  • A solid mix of project management, policy analysis and communications experience.


Required Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong research and analysis ability.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple clients and projects.
  • Skilled in priority-setting, efficient time-management and the ability to work independently.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Flexible schedule for some evening/weekend work.


About Santis Health Inc:

Santis Health is a health care and life sciences consulting firm that provides a wide range of strategy, communications, and government affairs services to clients across Canada. Clients of Santis Health include some of Canadas largest companies from Pfizer, Medtronic and Roche to Shoppers Drug Mart and LifeLabs national health organizations like the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) and multiple hospitals, community organizations, and patient groups. To learn more, please visit:


Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.


If you are interested in becoming the newest team member of Santis Health and believe you have the qualifications listed in the job description, please submit both your cover letter and resume here.

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Solutions Sales Executive- Public Sector

Edmonton, Alberta Ricoh Americas Corporation

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**Solutions Sales Executive- Public Sector**
The Solutions Sales Executive, Public Sector (SSE-PS) is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a high growth, fast paced, collaborative team-selling environment. SSE-PS is accountable for exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas, proactive deal management, forecast accuracy, and working with customers and prospects in collaboration with internal teams and the broader Ricoh organization. It is expected that the SSSE-PS can both transact deals with velocity and run strategic opportunities independently. This position will work with a small team of seasoned Sales Professionals focused solely on the Government marketplace while engaging Subject Matter Experts throughout the organization when necessary. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sales Manager, Public Sector and Enterprise Sales.
The SSE-PS acts as a client executive focused on a specific vertical market in the Provincial realm. The SSE-PS understand the entire Ricoh portfolio of hardware, software and services and can articulate how they integrate to support modernization efforts for the public sector client. The strategic direction, growth, and outcomes will be the ultimate responsibility of the SSE-PS.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Identify, cultivate, and close on net-new business as well as manage existing relationships to ensure public sector customer renewals and retention in the Provincial Government portfolio
+ Build account plans and strategies for each target account
+ Effectively collaborate and engage internal resources (Senior Managers, Solution Architects, Professional Services, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) in sales opportunities
+ Manage all sales activity and manage forecast accuracy through proper use of sales tools (Salesforce) and achieve Sales KPIs (Activity, Pipeline, Win rate, etc.)
+ Develop and deliver customized sales presentations and product demonstrations
+ Understand public sector vertical-market challenges, business needs and opportunities then correlate this information back to Ricoh's portfolio of product and services
+ Drive profitable growth in assigned account(s) through valuable customer engagements, contract retention and expansion, and addition of solutions and services
+ Build strong relationships with key executive stakeholders within the Provincial Government to facilitate account retention and expansion
+ Independently drives customer engagements, meetings, and develops opportunities using SMEs and other skilled assets to position, propose and close deals
+ Other duties as assigned by Manager
**Qualifications:**
**Minimum**
+ College or university degree, (preferably business) or equivalent experience in a related field.
+ Experience Selling in the Public Sector, preferably in the Provincial Government
+ Experience managing and closing complex enterprise - scale sales cycles
+ Demonstrated ability to over-achieve quotas in past positions
+ Sales experience in a quota-carrying role, ideally in IT or a consultative selling environment that includes Services, Software and SaaS-based offerings (both on-site and Cloud)
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively work on a specialized team environment
**Preferred**
+ Established contacts and relationships in the Provincial Government.
+ Proficient computer application skills, including Salesforce.com, O365
+ Demonstrates a knowledge of the Provincial Government marketplace including the structure, procurement vehicles, and policies
**Skills:**
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills - includes excellent reporting and forecasting skills.
+ Outstanding presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and effective story telling skills
+ Strong selling skills, with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
+ Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
+ Attention to detail
+ Outstanding consultative selling skills / needs based selling approach focusing on building relationships.
+ Proven skills in Enterprise Sales in the Public Sector preferably selling IT software and professional services
+ Ability to assess customer environments and situations and create strategies for extending and expanding services throughout the organization
+ Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, coupled with tact and diplomacy
+ Demonstrated time management skills and the aptitude to manage numerous requests and time demands concurrently
+ Ability to remain updated on current technology and trends in the public sector marketplace
+ Ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with co-workers, peers, management, sales, and with other individuals in various departments at Ricoh.
+ Ability to manage conflict and effectively problem solve in a fast paced, high stress environment
**Other:**
+ Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (and auto insurance coverage per Ricoh's policy)
+ This position is currently falls under a Hybrid working model (both office and remote working). The classification is subject to change if the company policy should change.
+ Occasional travel is expected.
Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information-how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared-to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers' success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
Invest in Yourself:
At Ricoh, you can:
+ Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.
+ Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada's Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.
+ Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
+ Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
+ Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.
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