Business Development Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager in Mississauga to lead growth, manage a small team, and drive revenue through partnerships and proposals.

You will report to the Executive Director and collaborate with Senior Directors and marketing to shape DBNC’s growth trajectory and maintain a strong pipeline for FY26 and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in business administration, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in business development, client relationship management, or partnerships.
• Proven track record in growing revenue and managing a full pipeline from strategy to contracts.
• Strong analytical skills; fluency in Excel and CRM for dashboards and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Refine business development strategy and set revenue targets by service line and region.
• Identify and cultivate relationships across core and emerging markets; own end-to-end pipeline from prospecting to close.
• Build a BD dashboard tracking contract value, win rates, and KPIs; collaborate with finance and program management.
• Represent DBNC at conferences and grow strategic partnerships; lead a team of three with coaching.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Partnerships

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel

CRM

Office 365

SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in business administration/marketing

Tools

CRM software

Excel

SEO tools

Job description

Position: Business Development ManagerReports To: Executive DirectorWork Hours: 35 hours – in personRate of Pay: $75,000 - $80,000 annuallyEmployment Term: 3-year contract with possibility of extension.

About DBNC

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a Mississauga-based family service organization offering a broad range of programs across settlement and newcomer support, employment services, family and early years programming, community health, conflict resolution, poverty reduction, and wellness. We work collaboratively to create welcoming spaces, inclusive programs, and meaningful opportunities for families, newcomers, job seekers, older adults, youth, and children with the support of funders including IRCC, United Way, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Ontario Health. As we grow, including through initiatives like our new childcare facility, we are expanding our reach into new markets and deepening our impact across the communities we serve.

Position Summary

DBNC is looking for a strategic and outward-facing Business Development Manager to lead our growth efforts. This senior role is for someone who thrives on relationship-building, sharp analysis, and leading a small team through the full business development lifecycle from strategy to signed contracts

You will report to the Executive Director, and work closely with Senior Directors, and our marketing team to shape where DBNC grows next, and turn that vision into a strong, well-managed pipeline.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Refine DBNC’s business development strategy, factoring in performance data, sector trends, and our evolving partnerships.
• Help set revenue targets for FY26 and beyond, by service line, region, or market segment.

Pipeline & Proposal Management

• Identify and cultivate new relationships across core and emerging markets.
• Own the full pipeline process from prospecting and qualification through outreach, proposal development, negotiation, and close.
• Stay hands-on with proposal development to ensure deliverables are accurate, on-brand, and on-schedule

Reporting & Insights

• Build and manage a business development dashboard tracking contract value, win rates, and conversion metrics.
• Set clear KPIs for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with finance and program management to keep reporting and targets aligned.

External Presence & Leadership

• Represent DBNC at conferences and networking events, and grow strategic partnerships.
• Lead a team of three, with regular check-ins, clear expectations, and coaching support.
• Champion a collaborative, high-trust culture that reflects DBNC's values.

What You Bring

• Degree/diploma in business administration, marketing, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in business development, client relationship management, partnership development, or a related field, ideally within the nonprofit or broader public/community services sector.
• A track record of generating leads, growing revenue, and managing a full pipeline from strategy through signed contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, with fluency in Excel and/or CRM systems for dashboards and reporting.
• Advanced skills in Office Suite 365, SEO and other marketing tools.
• Excellent communication skills and real, demonstrated leadership experience.

Compensation

Salary range $75,000 - $80,000.

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range affordable for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and special qualifications.

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

DBNC is an equal opportunity workplace, and we welcome cultural diversity within our workforce. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, DBNC will provide reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required based on individual restrictions and limitations. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability or medical need, please advise us in your application.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications are reviewed and assessed by members of the DBNC hiring team.