Director, Business Development -Ontario & Atlantic Canada

Stewart Title; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Title, Canadian Division, seeks a Director, Residential Business Development for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. This home-office based role requires frequent in-person client and prospect meetings to advance growth across the regions.

You will lead the residential BD team, support sales, coordinate with internal groups, and represent BD in technology initiatives and industry events. Travel and scheduling will be required, with a compensation range of CAD 160,000–180,000 per year.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, sales, title insurance, real estate, lending, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, closing processes, and title insurance products.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Ontario & Atlantic Canada.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the residential Business Development (BD) team in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
• Provide support and direction to sales staff.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure matters are resolved in a timely manner.
• Create and align departmental and staff goals with corporate goals.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure BDs are updated on internal updates and process changes.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with BD representatives, internal staff and department heads in order to resolve issues and work on projects that are beneficial to the clients and the business.
• Produce monthly and quarterly departmental reports and presentations as required.
• Represent BD group as a stakeholder for new Stewart Title’s technology initiatives.
• Assist with new business initiatives, as required.
• Attend client events and go on the road as required.
• Update BDs on issues or legislation that affect real estate market, clients or the business.
• Keep updated on micro and macro issues that affect residential real estate in both regions.
• Represent Stewart Title at industry events & conferences.
• Budget planning and assistance with sales forecasting.
• Other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Travel readiness

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business/Marketing/Real Estate/Finance/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

Job Description

The Director, Residential Business Development (Ontario and Atlantic) is responsible for the oversight of the residential Business Development team in those areas. The position is home-office based but requires frequent in-person client and prospect meetings.

Job Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the residential Business Development (BD) team in Ontario and Atlantic Canada
• Provide support and direction to sales staff
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure matters are resolved in a timely manner
• Create and align departmental and staff goals with corporate goals
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure BDs are updated on internal updates and process changes
• Create and maintain positive relationships with BD representatives, internal staff and department heads in order to resolve issues and work on projects that are beneficial to the clients and the business
• Produce monthly and quarterly departmental reports and presentations as required
• Represent BD group as a stakeholder for new Stewart Title’s technology initiatives
• Assist with new business initiatives, as required
• Attend client events and go on the road as required
• Update BDs on issues or legislation that affect real estate market, clients or the business
• Keep updated on micro and macro issues that affect residential real estate in both regions
• Represent Stewart Title at industry events & conferences.
• Budget planning and assistance with sales forecasting.
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, sales, title insurance, real estate, lending, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, closing processes, and title insurance products
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Ontario & Atlantic Canada
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Travel and In-Office Expectations

• This is a home-office-based position, with the expectation that the Director will spend appx three to four days per week conducting external meetings.
• Some client meetings, industry events, and conferences will require overnight travel across the four Atlantic provinces.
• Travel needs will depend on the successful candidate’s location but is expected to be appx four to six trips per year.

Salary Range

$160,000 to $180,000

Please note that salaries are dependent on various matrix including experience, education, skills etc.

We currently use AI in our recruitment process

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• Mail: 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2
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Replacement Position

This is a replacement position

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