Manager, Business Development

Position Manager, Business Development – Evergreen, located at Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON. About Evergreen Evergreen is a national non‑profit transforming public spaces for the health of people and the planet. With over 30 years of experience, the organization leads urban sustainability initiatives and believes public spaces can unlock solutions to many of society’s biggest challenges. Why Evergreen? A reduced work week of 4.5 days for all full‑time staff. Flexible workdays that align with personal and role responsibilities. Paid vacation, 3 paid personal days (Evergreen Days), and a paid day off on your birthday. Employer‑paid extended health care and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account and access to mental health resources. Employee Resource Groups supporting Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ staff and allyship learning, plus groups for caregivers. Active workplace committees: Health & Safety, IDEA, and Employee Engagement. Opportunities for informal and formal skills development and resume building. A beautiful head office surrounded by nature with a free shuttle bus from Broadview Station. Key Accountabilities The Manager, Business Development plays a critical role in generating revenue through Evergreen’s social enterprise activities based out of Evergreen Brick Works. Day‑in‑the‑Life Cultivating new and nurturing existing corporate and tenant relationships with a focus on revenue conversion. Developing and executing strategies to advertise and lease available office/work‑space and co‑working opportunities. Ensuring positive tenant relationships from lease negotiation through to the daily on‑site experience, collaborating with Facilities staff. Creating outbound sales strategies for third‑party events, corporate events, team‑building, and weddings. Transforming interest into committed collaborations, managing proposals to contract negotiations. Developing pricing strategies across partnership models, including tenancies, space rentals, and vendor relationships. Collaborating across the organization to drive corporate revenue and support annual financial goals. Staying current on Evergreen’s product and service offerings to identify promotion opportunities. Using market knowledge to propose new business opportunities that contribute to the social enterprise. Supporting and mentoring staff in a professional manner. Contributing to excellent cross‑departmental collaboration for a positive on‑site experience. What You’ll Bring 5+ years of experience in business development, leasing, or partnership management, ideally in a nonprofit or mixed‑use property setting. Proven success in revenue generation, contract negotiation, and client relationship management leading to long‑term partnerships. Knowledge of commercial leasing and tenant‑relations best practices. Strong understanding of the earned revenue model and its role in charitable missions. Excellent sales, negotiation, and presentation skills, aligning client needs with organization values and offerings. Skilled communicator and negotiator with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities. Experience leading or mentoring staff and fostering collaborative work environments. You Might Have the Following Assets Working knowledge of Salesforce and Caterease. Working knowledge of Angus Anywhere Work Order system. Additional Details This is a full‑time, salaried role. Target hire rate: $75,000 – $82,000. Paid vacation allocation: 15 days. Supervised by Director, Events & Public Programming; has at least three direct reports. Hybrid organization; regular presence on site required; preference for Toronto‑based candidate. Expect on‑site daily presence with occasional evening and weekend work. Work environment: collaborative office space (open concept). Recruitment Process Interested applicants should submit their candidacy by December 1, 2025 through our Career page. Please keep your resume to three pages and include a cover letter introducing yourself and highlighting relevant skills and experience. Selected candidates will be contacted by a member of our People & Culture team for an in‑person interview. We will notify all applicants once the role has been filled, and we are committed to providing support or accommodations during the application process. Evergreen provides accommodations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Evergreen uses a people‑focused approach to evaluating applicants and does not use artificial intelligence during recruitment. How to Apply Include on your application that you saw this posting on GoodWork.ca . Equal Opportunity Employer Evergreen is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Evergreen will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment cycle to applicants who request them. #J-18808-Ljbffr