Business Development Director

Finlink Group; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive growth and expand market presence in Canada. The role is on-site in Brantford, ON, with occasional travel to client meetings, events, and BD activities.

You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and lead cross-functional efforts to deliver compelling client solutions. The successful candidate brings several years in business development, strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong ability to uncover market opportunities and build growth plans.
• Proven negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with growth strategies.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals and materials communicating the organization’s value proposition.
• Research market conditions and industry trends to inform growth strategies.
• Manage the business development pipeline from opportunity to contract.
• Set revenue and growth objectives and monitor results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate projects from concept to execution.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Represent the organization at industry events and client meetings.

Skills

BD experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Management

Graduate degree (asset)

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.