Remote Business Development Leader | Growth & Partnerships

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

Job summary

Finlink Group in Canada is seeking a seasoned Business Development Specialist to drive growth through strategic partnerships, market insights, and client-focused solutions. This remote role allows occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with clients and partners, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver value. Strong communication, negotiation, and project coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Multi-year experience in business development, sales or partnerships.
• Proven ability to uncover market opportunities and growth plans.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills leveraging data for decisions.
• Bachelor's degree; graduate degree asset.
• Willingness to travel and work in a Canadian environment.
• History of delivering revenue or growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic partnerships

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Presentation

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Management

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Finlink Group in Canada is seeking a seasoned Business Development Specialist to drive growth through strategic partnerships, market insights, and client-focused solutions. This remote role allows occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with clients and partners, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver value. Strong communication, negotiation, and project coordination are essential.