Business Development Manager

Arbutus Search Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Manager of Business Development to design scalable systems that enhance revenue generation and membership management. This role demands a strategic thinker with substantial experience in developing systems, optimizing sales pipelines, and collaborating across departments in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development.
• Experience in startup or resource-constrained environments.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing sales and membership pipelines.
• Managing and enhancing a membership database.
• Leading CRM system implementation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Operations Management

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by Arbutus Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00 / yr - CA$87,000.00 / yr

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MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Full Time, Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Are you a strategic, systems-oriented builder who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments? We’re looking for a Manager, Business Development to play a critical role in designing and scaling the CRM and other connected systems that drives growth across our client’s membership, government, and private sector channels.

This position is about laying the foundation for future development growth opportunities. success. You'll lead the design of scalable systems, clean and centralize critical revenue data, and shape efficient sales pipelines. If you’re passionate about operational excellence and excited by the challenge of building from scratch in a mission-driven, startup environment, we’d love to hear from you.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY :

• Designing and optimizing sales and membership pipelines to support long-term revenue generation.
• Cleaning, managing, and enhancing an evolving membership database to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Recommending and leading CRM system implementation, with an eye toward efficiency, data security, and cross-functional integration.
• Generating leads across philanthropic, corporate, and government sectors, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Organizing development-focused roundtables, workshops, and conferences to uncover partnerships and revenue opportunities.
• Collaborating across departments (finance, programs, and government relations) to centralize and track revenue streams.
• Developing business plans, sales collateral, presentations, and documentation that support growth strategies.
• Supporting ad-hoc strategic initiatives and reporting on KPIs tied to revenue and engagement goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, revenue operations, or membership-based organizations.
• Demonstrated success in building systems and processes from the ground up, ideally in a startup or resource-constrained environment.
• Hands-on CRM experience, including selection, implementation, and optimization of platforms like HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight while collaborating across functional teams.
• Experience navigating private sector sales cycles, with the flexibility to operate within government governance constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with digital productivity and CRM tools.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development, Strategy / Planning, and Administrative

Non-profit Organizations

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