Director Business Development

4 days ago

Toronto, Canada Acosta Sales & Marketing Full time

Overview

Job Title: Director, Business Development

Position Overview:

Acosta Canada is seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Business Development to lead our growth initiatives and drive revenue expansion. This high-impact role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in business development, client engagement, and sales strategy execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Working cross-functionally with all divisions of Acosta Canada, the Director will identify whitespace opportunities, craft compelling business narratives, and develop persuasive sales presentations that effectively communicate our value proposition.

Responsibilities

- Lead Generation & Pipeline Development: Proactively identify, qualify, and cultivate new business opportunities to expand our client base and increase revenue.

- Executive-Level Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers, leading high-stakes negotiations and strategic discussions.

- RFP Process Management: Coordinate and contribute to the full RFP lifecycle, including gathering inputs, developing tailored responses, and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions that align with client expectations and business objectives.

- Sales Agency Operations Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of sales agency models to align business development strategies with client expectations and operational capabilities.

- Financial Acumen: Utilize solid financial understanding to support business development efforts, including assessing revenue potential, contributing to pricing strategies, and helping build business cases. Work closely with internal teams to ensure proposals and initiatives align with financial goals.

- Strategic Communication: Represent the company with professionalism and clarity in all internal and external communications, including outreach initiatives and industry events.

- Presentation Excellence: Deliver compelling, tailored presentations to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders that effectively communicate value propositions and strategic insights.

- Organizational Agility: Manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, maintaining precision and attention to detail across all projects.

- Performance Under Pressure: Demonstrate resilience and focus in dynamic environments, consistently delivering results within tight timelines.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in business development, sales, or client-facing leadership roles.

- Demonstrated success in generating and closing deals and partnerships.

- Strong understanding of sales agency operations and client service models.

- Proven ability to lead negotiations and influence decision makers.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Highly organized with excellent multitasking and project management abilities.

About Us

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $102,900.00 - $150,000.00

Company: Acosta Services Canada Co

Req ID: 7012

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