Business Development Associate

Restore Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing restoration company in Guelph is seeking a personable business development professional to enhance their referral network. This role involves building relationships with real estate agents and property managers to drive growth in the region. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong people skills, previous sales experience, and connections in the trades or real estate sectors. Compensation includes a base salary, commissions on leads, and an opportunity for significant earnings based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development, ideally in trades, home services, or real estate.
• Comfortable meeting clients face-to-face and managing job site visits.
• Existing relationships in the industry are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with referral partners in the Guelph metro region.
• Attend networking events and educate partners on services.
• Track outreach efforts and collaborate with operations for seamless customer experience.

Skills

People skills

Self-starter

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Guelph metro area, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate

About Restore Canada

Restore Canada is a full-service restoration company dedicated to helping homeowners and businesses recover after disaster strikes. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support during life’s most challenging moments by delivering high-quality restoration services that return properties to their pre-loss condition or better. You will be joining a fast-growing franchise, tapping into a vast market and driving growth.

The Role

We’re looking for a driven, personable business development professional to grow our referral network and become the face of our brand in the Guelph metro region. You’ll focus on building lasting relationships with real estate professionals, property managers and tradespeople – the key circles of influence in our business. Additionally, you will close and serve leads that come in from the corporate office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and build relationships with potential referral partners including:
• Real estate agents and brokers
• Property management companies
• Plumbers, HVAC techs, and other home service professionals
• Attend networking events, industry meetups, and community functions
• Educate referral partners on our services and how we can support their clients
• Develop and manage a regular outreach and follow-up cadence
• Collaborate with our operations team to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Track outreach efforts and report on referral performance
• Close and serve leads coming in from the corporate office

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong people skills – personable, empathetic, and trustworthy
• Self-starter with a hunter mentality and a drive to win
• Previous sales or business development experience (ideally in trades, home services, or real estate)
• Comfortable visiting job sites and meeting people face-to-face
• Organized and consistent in follow-ups
• Valid driver’s license, reliable car, clean driving extract
• Great to have: existing relationships with realtors, property managers, and tradespeople.
• Ideally based in or close to Guelph metropolitan area

Compensation:

• 7.5% commission on generated leads.
• 2.5% commission on closing incoming leads from corporate.
• $1000 per week base salary for first six months (commission-only after that).