Sales Development Specialist

Pivot + Edge; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing solutions firm in Toronto is seeking a Business Development Partner who thrives on the chase and possesses a hunter mindset. You will be responsible for identifying and converting startups, building bold outreach strategies, and collaborating with marketing to establish long-term partnerships. The role offers substantial commission earnings and the opportunity to directly influence company growth. Experience in B2B business development and comfort engaging senior leaders is essential.

Benefits

High earning potential

Startup energy and autonomy

Opportunities for real impact

Growth opportunities in sales strategy

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (preferably B2B, marketing).
• Proven track record of closing deals and exceeding targets.
• Experience prospecting from scratch and engaging executives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and convert startups and scaling businesses.
• Build and execute bold outreach strategies.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and delivery teams.

Skills

Business development

Sales expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Networking skills

Resilience

Job description

At Pivot + Edge, we’re not your typical recruitment agency. We’re a marketing company that solves the hiring challenge — helping mission-driven companies attract, engage, and hire top talent without the agency fluff or inflated fees.

We’ve built a best-in-class process and strategy that changes how companies think about recruiting. And we’re just getting started.

We’re looking for a Business Development Partner who thrives on the chase — someone with a hunter mindset who’s motivated by growth, thrives on autonomy, and is ready to disrupt an industry that’s long overdue for a shake-up.

What You’ll Do

• Own the hunt: Identify, engage, and convert startups and scaling businesses that need a smarter way to hire.

• Create opportunities: Build and execute bold outreach strategies — personalized campaigns, creative pitches, partnerships, and events that get attention.

• Collaborate to close: Work closely with our marketing and delivery teams to turn leads into long-term partnerships.

• Be the face of Pivot + Edge: Represent us at industry events, founder meetups, and ecosystem gatherings across Ontario (occasional travel + evening events expected).

• Think like a founder: Bring ideas, test strategies, and iterate fast. You’ll have the freedom to experiment and the support to make it happen.

What We’re Looking For

• A hunter, not a farmer: You live for the thrill of closing new business.

• Entrepreneurial energy: You can turn an idea into action and don’t wait to be told what to do.

• Resilient and resourceful: You know how to handle rejection, pivot fast, and keep moving.

• Passionate about disruption: You want to help redefine what hiring looks like for startups.

• Event-driven connector: Comfortable representing the brand and building relationships in person.

What’s In It for You

• High-earning potential: The bulk of your income comes from commission — and the upside is big.

• Startup energy, startup autonomy: Work directly with our leadership team to shape how we grow.

• Real impact: Every client you bring on helps startups build their teams, tell their story, and scale faster.

• Growth opportunity: As we expand, you’ll have a voice in building our sales strategy, tools, and structure.

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (preferably in B2B, marketing)

• Proven track record of closing deals and exceeding targets

• Comfort selling consultative, non-commoditized services (e.g., recruitment, marketing, professional services, SaaS, or advisory)

• Experience prospecting from scratch — outbound, warm intros, partnerships, and creative lead generation (this is not an inbound-only role)

• Confidence engaging founders, CEOs, and senior leaders and guiding value-based conversations (not feature-selling)

• Comfortable representing the brand in person, including networking events, meetups, and ecosystem gatherings (occasional evenings required)

• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem in Ontario (or actively building relationships within it) is a strong asset

• Alignment with Pivot + Edge’s values: curiosity, ownership, transparency, and doing things differently than “how it’s always been done”

Interview Process

1. Initial screening (video call) with Director, Marketing & Operations: 30 minutes

2. Assessment in the form of research and brief slide presentation (3 - 5 slides max) with Director, Marketing & Operations and Founder: 1 hour

3. Face-to-Face with Founder (within the GTA region): 1 hour

4. Final Meet the Team (video call): 30 minutes - 1 hour

5. References

6. Offer