Business Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated sales‑minded individual who is looking to build on their existing sales skills and experience to join our firm and grow our inside sales team. The Business Development Specialist role is designed to expand the reach of BBD’s products and services through existing client relationships and by exploring future ones. The main purpose of the role is to generate sales opportunities for the Partnership Development and Client Services teams through lead generation and lead‑nurturing activities. Responsibilities Develop, execute, and evaluate plans for expanding and increasing sales of all products. Convert warm leads into qualified leads to hand off to the sales team. Create sales opportunities for the sales team through website lead generation and qualification. Create lead‑nurturing and marketing campaigns to stay connected with potential clients. Generate leads from cold calls and networking within the industry. Deliver sales presentations, pitches, and estimates to grow the customer base. Maintain a thorough understanding of products and services offered by BBD. Stay current on industry trends and attend industry events. Liaise with the Marketing & Communications department on marketing and sales campaigns and generate promotional materials and sales tools. Collaborate with all other departments at BBD to improve the sales process. Bring new solutions to the market and ensure the appropriate departments have the information and instruction to properly sell, implement, and service the products. Qualifications 1–2 years relevant work experience or equivalent in an office or marketing role. Post‑secondary education is an asset. Excellent interpersonal communications, sales background, and supervisory experience. Strong organizational and networking skills. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Independent self‑starter who is confident, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed. Positive attitude, strong team player, and customer focused. Proficient technology skills, including social media, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Goal‑oriented, hands‑on team player who can work in a fast‑paced environment. What's In It For You Learn by working alongside our experts. Extended health care and dental benefits. A retirement savings plan with company contributions. A suite of Health & Wellness offerings. Mental health programs and support for you and your family. Assistance for the completion of industry designations. Competitive compensation. Benefits by Design (BBD), a Division of People Corporation, is a trusted provider of employee‑benefits solutions for small to medium‑sized Canadian businesses. We serve over 4,500 companies and impact more than 50,000 employees, specializing in designing, implementing, and maintaining customized benefit plans. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting, please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com. The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 per annum, competitive and commensurate with experience. Details of the total compensation package will be shared during the interview process. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr