Business Development Manager - Edmonton and Calgary

Talent Compass; Calgary, Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition service provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a remote role. As a key player, you will drive revenue growth, build client relationships, and execute strategic plans. Ideal candidates have a solid background in business development, especially in staffing or recruitment. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven background in business development or sales within staffing or recruitment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closure.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

TalentCompass is a people-focused talent acquisition service provider based in Edmonton, Canada and as a part of our expansion, we are seeking an experienced BusinessDevelopmentManager for our team. This is a remote role, and you can be based in Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP, Growth and Development, this role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development within the staffing or recruitment industry and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. The responsibilities are as follows, but they are not limited to:

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to expand TalentCompass’s staffing services across Canada.
• Identify, target, and engage potential clients within key industries to establish long-term partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HR professionals, and organizational decision-makers.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and emerging opportunities.
• Manage the entire sales cycle—from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure.
• Collaborate closely with recruitment team to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction.
• Attend networking events, tradeshows, and industry conferences to expand business opportunities.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs related to revenue growth and client acquisition.
• Utilize cold-calling and other outreach strategies to uncover new business opportunities and gather market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Proven background in business development or sales, ideally within the staffing or recruitment industry.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with acute attention to detail.
• Capability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships in a competitive market.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Whator you?

• Competitive base salary.
• Industry-leading and uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive, inclusive company culture.

If you are a proactive professional with a keen interest in business development and recruitment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join a growing company where your efforts directly contribute to our success.