Title

Company; Okanagan Mission; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Contract Business Development Lead to scale its presence in the Okanagan region. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in business development within creative or tech sectors. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, building relationships, and supporting growth goals, with a potential transition to a full-time position. Competitive commission structure offered.

Benefits

Commission structure

Transition to full-time opportunity

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
• Experience in creative, marketing, or tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new business opportunities.
• Build strategic relationships with local businesses.
• Conduct market research to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Lead generation

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

FOE Creative is dedicated to crafting boldly conceived and perfectly executed brand, web, and marketing solutions. We provide high-end custom WordPress and Shopify web development, as well as custom built applications for desktop and mobile devices. Our capabilities span across premium branding, print collateral design, and fully integrated digital marketing—including Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn campaigns. We achieve strong results for clients across a diverse range of industries that share a commitment to excellence. We create bold, lasting work that drives results through tight collaboration, sharp strategies, and a deep respect for craft.

Role Description

We are seeking a Contract Business Development Lead to help scale our presence in the Okanagan region and grow FOE’s Central BC operations. This is a strategic client-facing role designed for a high-performing business development professional with experience in creative, marketing, or tech sectors—ideally with ties to the wine, tourism, real estate, or SaaS industries. This individual will be instrumental in helping us grow one of the most significant parts of our business, with a clear path to transitioning into a permanent full-time position. You will support FOE’s leadership in achieving our long-term growth goals in the region while working closely with our remote creative, dev, and marketing teams, on Vancouver Island, to deliver top-tier solutions across web, brand, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new business opportunities across the Okanagan (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon) and Central BC region.
• Build strategic relationships with local businesses in wine, tourism, real estate development, and technology.
• Develop and execute lead generation strategies to attract ideal clients to FOE’s brand, web, and digital marketing services.
• Collaborate with the FOE team to translate client needs into proposals, statements of work, and project plans.
• Represent FOE at regional networking events, chamber meetings, and creative or tech conferences.
• Conduct competitor and market research to inform strategic decisions and positioning.
• Serve as a key local contact for clients, fostering long-term partnerships and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, client strategy, or sales—preferably in a creative, marketing, or tech agency.
• Proven ability to generate leads, close deals, and manage client relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; client-first mindset.
• Experience in/understanding of Central BC sectors such as wine, tourism, or real estate etc.
• Analytical skills for conducting market research and identifying growth opportunities and patterns.
• Comfortable working independently and remotely, with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Located in or willing to travel frequently within the Okanagan region.
• Type: Contract Position (with potential to become full-time)
• Start Date: Immediately
• Reports to: Studio Director, FOE Creative

Compensation Structure

• Hours: 60-90 hours per month (part-time contract to start).
• Commission: 5-7% of any signed contract or project closed by the BD Lead
• Transition Opportunity: High performers may be offered full-time roles with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000 + bonus.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a short cover note to [e-mail] with the subject line ‘Lead BD—Okanagan’. Feel free to include examples of past clients, outreach campaigns, or case studies you’ve led. We’re looking for someone who’s self-driven, full of ideas, and ready to help grow something meaningful, and have a ton of fun doing it. If you’re into bold moves and want to be part of a team that actually enjoys what they do, we want to hear from you!