Business Development Director

Finlink Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group in Brantford, Ontario is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and translate market insights into revenue.

You will identify opportunities, manage the BD pipeline from lead to contract, mentor the team, and collaborate with internal teams to craft compelling solutions while traveling for client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or a closely related field.
• Ability to uncover market opportunities, build growth plans, and navigate complex deals.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and overseeing projects from planning to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with data-driven decision making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related; a graduate degree would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work on-site in Canada and travel as required for business meetings and industry engagements.
• History of delivering revenue or growth objectives with solid planning, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while developing strategies that support long-term organizational growth.
• Build and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and other business development materials that effectively communicate the organization’s value proposition.
• Research market conditions, assess industry developments, and use emerging trends to inform growth strategies and service offerings.
• Manage the business development pipeline, from opportunity identification through negotiation and contract completion.
• Establish revenue and growth objectives, monitor results, and use performance data to guide business development activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to coordinate projects and bring new opportunities from initial concept through execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their development and overall effectiveness.
• Represent the organization professionally at industry events, client meetings, and other relevant business forums.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic partnerships

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Director of Business Development

Full-time
On-site
Brantford, ON

A growing organization in Canada is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to help drive its next stage of growth. This is an opportunity for a strategic, relationship-focused leader who can identify new opportunities, build strong partnerships, and turn market insights into sustainable business results.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the organization’s market presence while working closely with internal teams to develop compelling solutions for clients and partners. The position is full-time, on-site in Canada, with travel required from time to time for client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while developing strategies that support long-term organizational growth.
• Build and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and other business development materials that effectively communicate the organization’s value proposition.
• Research market conditions, assess industry developments, and use emerging trends to inform growth strategies and service offerings.
• Manage the business development pipeline, from opportunity identification through negotiation and contract completion.
• Establish revenue and growth objectives, monitor results, and use performance data to guide business development activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to coordinate projects and bring new opportunities from initial concept through execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their development and overall effectiveness.
• Represent the organization professionally at industry events, client meetings, and other relevant business forums.

What You Bring

• Several years of experience in business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated ability to uncover market opportunities, build practical growth plans, and successfully navigate complex business deals.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and overseeing projects through planning, implementation, and completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to use data and insights to support sound business decisions.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline; a graduate degree would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site Canadian environment and travel as required for business meetings and industry engagements.
• A history of delivering against revenue or growth objectives, supported by strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.

Why This Opportunity?

This role is well suited to a business development leader who enjoys combining strategy, relationship building, and execution. You’ll have the opportunity to influence growth initiatives, collaborate across the organization, and help shape how the business responds to evolving market opportunities.

If you’re a commercially minded leader who can build meaningful relationships while turning opportunities into measurable results, this could be a strong next step in your career.