Business Development Specialist

DAC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC, a leading global performance media agency, seeks a Business Development Support Specialist to enhance lead generation and strategic initiatives. This role involves market research, CRM management, and coordinating events to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas and possess strong communication and organizational skills, while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO and wellness initiatives

Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

Collaborative and casual work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience expected.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Resourceful, organized, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential clients.
• Assist with new business collateral and presentations.
• Manage new business events from planning to execution.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Organizational Skills

Independent Working

Team Player

Proficiency in AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Business Development Support Specialist

Who We Are

We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated business development support specialist to assist our New Business Unit in driving lead generation and growing the business. This person is a strategic thinker and proactively brings fresh ideas to the team for how to approach prospects. They have a deep understanding of the enterprise sales cycle and of the digital landscape. They are curious, driven and enjoy figuring out how our services can solve problems for target brands. In this role, you will conduct market research, develop topline audits, support new business events and conferences and act as the resident expert in HubSpot CRM.

What You’ll Do

• Familiarize yourself with the company's full-service digital offering.
• Conduct market research and identify potential clients.
• Proactively help identify new business opportunities and bring forth ideas to the team.
• Consistently update and maintain prospect information in the CRM database, HubSpot.
• Assist with drafting new business collateral, discovery decks, prospect audit presentations and other documents as required for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with the Marketing department on how we can drive awareness for events, webinars, content (blogs, white papers, videos, etc.), award announcements, etc.
• Oversee all new business events, conferences, and private experiences from planning through execution. This could include managing venue contracts, developing collateral (signs, booklets, experiential elements), organizing target invite lists, and partnering with event organizers for all logistics. You may potentially attend conferences to support from a logistical standpoint.
• Work closely with colleagues across departments to implement growth strategies.
• Provide effective administrative support.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and team player.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload under pressure.
• Desire to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong networking skills.
• Proficient in HubSpot CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interested in leveraging AI for efficiencies.
• Willing to work from the office two days per week.
• Resourceful, organized, and motivated to help DAC bring on new and awesome clients!
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits:
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.
• Retirement saving plans.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.
  

How We Work

This role requires two in-office days per week, with three days in-office during the three-month orientation period. Remote work is not available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]