Are you a driven business development professional with a talent for building relationships and uncovering new opportunities?

Our client, a growing and established company based in SW Calgary, is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their team on a full-time, in-office basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven individual with strong communication, organizational, and client engagement skills to support the company's continued growth. In this role, the successful candidate will focus on identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting strategic sales efforts in collaboration with internal teams.

If you're self-motivated, goal-oriented, and energized by developing business opportunities-we'd love to connect with you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive company growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients through outreach, meetings, and follow-up.
• Research and qualify leads through various sources, including networking, referrals, industry events, and digital channels.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and other sales documents to potential clients.
• Work closely with internal teams-including operations, marketing, and leadership-to ensure alignment on client needs and smooth onboarding.
• Track leads, opportunities, and client interactions using CRM systems.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to represent the company and generate leads.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to support outreach strategy.
• Support the development and execution of sales strategies and campaigns.
• Meet or exceed individual KPIs related to lead generation, outreach activity, and deal conversion.

Education:

• Post-secondary education in business, sales, or a related field is considered an asset.

Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required, as local travel to client meetings and events is expected.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of business development or outside sales experience is required.

Skills:

• Client Relationship Management - Strong ability to build rapport and maintain long-term client partnerships through trust and consistent communication.
• Lead Generation & Prospecting - Skilled in identifying, qualifying, and nurturing new business opportunities across various channels.
• Sales Outreach & Follow-Up - Proactive in initiating contact, managing pipelines, and following through to close deals.
• Proposal & Contract Coordination - Experienced in preparing, presenting, and following up on proposals, quotes, and service agreements.
• Time Management & Prioritization - Effective at managing a busy schedule, balancing outreach, follow-ups, and meetings.
• Communication Skills - Clear and professional in verbal and written interactions with prospects, clients, and internal teams.
• Problem Solving - Resourceful and solutions-focused when navigating client needs or sales process challenges.
• CRM & Sales Tools Proficiency - Comfortable using customer relationship management systems to track leads and manage outreach.
• Networking & Event Participation - Confident representing the company at trade shows, networking functions, and industry events.
• Attention to Detail - Thorough and organized in documentation, communication, and tracking sales activities.
• Negotiation Skills - Capable of guiding conversations and proposals toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Adaptability - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.

Base Salary:

• Salary based on experience.
• Health spending account (HSA).
• RRSP matching.
• Flex time.
• Education allowance.

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer's needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with sales/business development jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing's recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to sales/business development jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer's requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting sales/business development jobs so check back with us regularly.