Business Development Manager

AGS Youth Soccer Club; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused sports organization is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to enhance market presence and drive growth. Responsibilities include managing facilities for optimal performance, overseeing contract management, and fostering strategic partnerships across the Greater Toronto Area. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proven track record in business development with strong networking capabilities. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development across the GTA.
• A competitive drive to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Strong networking skills to build and maintain strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities for optimal performance.
• Lead and manage facility staff for exceptional service.
• Negotiate, draft, and execute rental and user agreements.
• Cultivate new leads and optimize existing venue usage.
• Drive innovation and project management duties.

Skills

Business development experience

Networking and relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Competitiveness

Multi-disciplinary understanding of business

Job description

Overview

Community Sports Partners is seeking a passionate and driven Business Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing our market presence within the sports sector. You will play a key role in hunting, identifying and driving growth. This hybrid role blends leadership, execution, and entrepreneurial thinking—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development across the GTA
• Competitive drive to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills. Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships
• Excellent organizational skills, utilizing tools and platforms effectively
• Be hands‑on and have a proven record of follow‑through and delivering results
• Ability to work cohesively across the entire business team. A multidisciplinary understanding of business

Key Responsibilities

Facility Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of FRI‑managed facilities, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and manage facility staff to deliver exceptional service and operational consistency.
• Implement and monitor KPIs and systems to track facility usage, staffing efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards across all locations.

Contract & Agreement Management

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of rental agreements, user agreements, and all FRI‑related contracts.
• Work collaboratively with legal and executive teams to standardize agreements and mitigate risk.
• Maintain a central repository of agreements and ensure timely renewals, terminations, or renegotiations.
• Lead responsibility for accounts receivable and treasury collection efforts.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive business development by cultivating new leads and optimizing existing venue usage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with user groups, municipalities, and strategic partners.
• Oversee pipeline of new schools, municipalities, and acquisition targets.
• Support financial modelling efforts (in partnership with Financial Team), specifically inputting revenue projections.

Strategic Projects & Innovation

• Project management duties.
• Lead innovation through the roll‑out of systems like RecRivals, ensuring adoption, feedback, and partner success.
• Collaborate with Operations on staff hiring/firing decisions, with Operations providing oversight and support.

Investor Relations

• Work alongside Financial Team to provide necessary financial and operational input for investor communications.

Benefits

Compensation: competitive based on experience