Business Development Specialist

Finlink Group; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group is seeking a Business Development Specialist to spearhead new opportunities and strategic partnerships in a remote environment with occasional travel within Canada. The role emphasizes relationship building, market insights, and accountable growth across internal teams.

You will develop compelling proposals, presentations, and solutions for clients and partners, while coordinating projects from concept to execution and mentoring team members where needed.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and develop growth plans.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and develop growth strategies for long-term success.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic partnerships

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentations

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Management

Graduate degree would be an asset

Job description

Business Development Specialist

Full-time

Remote

Brantford, ON

A growing organization in Canada is seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist 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 remote position, with travel 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 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.