Director, Strategic Partnerships

Maxwell Management Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian management firm is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to drive business development and expand regional partnerships in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven record of achieving growth targets. This role offers a base salary of $100,000–$120,000 plus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension with company contributions

Monthly car allowance

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive business development experience.
• Ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Lead the business development cycle.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA

Job description

Position Overview:

The Director – Strategic Partnerships is responsible for driving new business development and regional expansion in the healthcare sector across Western Canada. This role focuses on identifying prospective organizations, building strong executive-level relationships, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy to expand clients and revenue.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within the healthcare & education sector.
• Lead the full business development cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Represent the organization at industry events and forums to increase visibility.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline, conversion metrics, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and successful partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (MBA is an asset).
• 5–8 years of progressive business development experience with a proven record of achieving growth targets.
• Strong ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills with long-term contracts.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with strong communication and presentation skills.

Compensation:

• Base Salary & Incentives: Annual base salary of $100,000–$120,000, plus eligibility for the Commission Program.
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package, including pension with company contributions/match, company credit card.
• Additional Allowances: Monthly car allowance to support business travel and related expenses.

If this opportunity is not a fit for your background and experience please feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

We are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity.

If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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