Business Development Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our Growth Division. This position will be responsible for driving corporate marketing programs, assisting in new business development, and managing inbound leads. The Business Development Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), respond to opportunities, and oversee the execution of corporate marketing programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agency work and a proven track record in driving growth initiatives, business development, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development and execution of corporate marketing programs that align with the company’s strategic growth objectives.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities, including managing inbound leads, networking, and business development activities.

• Oversee the development of RFPs, ensuring timely and accurate responses that reflect the company’s value propositions and capabilities.

• Shepherd the execution of marketing projects from concept to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.

• Partner with internal teams and clients to understand their needs and deliver high-quality marketing initiatives that drive business growth.

• Work closely with other departments to align marketing initiatives with overall business objectives and ensure seamless execution.

• Provide guidance to junior team members and support in the recruitment of new talent when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a corporate marketing or agency setting, with a strong focus on business development and project management.

• Proven experience in managing and executing large-scale marketing programs and new business initiatives.

• Strong expertise in managing RFPs, developing proposals, and leading client presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners.

• Agency experience is mandatory (e.g., experience working with marketing, advertising, or consulting agencies).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Toronto-based candidates preferred (hybrid working environment).

About ChangeMakers:

ChangeMakers is a 400+ person independent reputation management, social impact, and marketing firm with offices throughout Canada and in the US. ChangeMakers combines deep business specialization with human-centered strategies, working alongside our clients to succeed in a disruptive world.

An equitable employer:

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, enriching our company culture, the ideas that we generate, and the quality of service that we provide our clients. We encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and people from other historically marginalized communities.

ChangeMakers is committed to providing employment accommodation under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility Disabilities Act provincially by providing employment accommodations. If you are a job applicant with a disability, ChangeMakers will make every effort to accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

At ChangeMakers, we recognize that the best candidate may not meet all the criteria listed above. We encourage all those interested and with relevant experience to apply even if you don’t match the job posting perfectly. We welcome creative, out-of-the-box thinking, and lived-experience and strive to provide an environment for best-in-class innovation that quickly and fulsomely meets our clients’ needs.