About Us

Kal-Polymers is a leading plastic recycling, reprocessing, and compounding company with operations in Canada and the United States. We process over 150 million lbs of plastic annually and are committed to creating sustainable recycling solutions for manufacturers and industrial businesses.

We are seeking an energetic, resourceful, and self-motivated Business Development Assistant to support our growth initiatives by identifying new suppliers, generating leads, and assisting our business development team in expanding our supplier network.

Key Responsibilities

- Research and identify potential suppliers of plastic scrap, recycled plastics, and related materials across North America.
- Build and maintain databases of prospective suppliers and industry contacts.
- Conduct outbound cold calls and email outreach to introduce our company and establish new supplier relationships.
- Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the Business Development and Procurement teams.
- Gather market intelligence on suppliers, competitors, material availability, and industry trends.
- Maintain accurate records of contacts, conversations, and opportunities in company databases.
- Follow up with prospective suppliers and nurture relationships.
- Assist with trade show preparation, lead generation activities, and marketing initiatives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for management.
- Support the procurement and sales teams with special projects as required.

Qualifications

- College diploma or university degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field.




- 1–3 years of experience in business development, inside sales, lead generation, customer service, procurement, or a related role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and initiating conversations with new contacts.
- Strong internet research and data-gathering skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and solid work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience in recycling, plastics, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial markets.
- Knowledge of procurement or supply chain processes.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Exposure to international business and supply chains.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing sustainability-focused company.

If you are proactive, enjoy researching opportunities, and are comfortable building relationships through phone and email outreach, we would love to hear from you.

For your organization, I would also consider the title "Business Development & Market Research Assistant" or "Supplier Development Coordinator", as these titles tend to attract stronger candidates interested in procurement and supply-chain careers rather than purely sales-oriented applicants.

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Kal-Polymers
📍 Canada