Business Development Associate

Launch Your Career in Business Development with Urbacon!

Looking to break into the world of business development and make a real impact? Urbacon is offering a unique opportunity for a dynamic, driven early-career professionalideally a recent graduate or someone with 13 years work experience who thrives on building relationships and loves a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As our Business Development Associate, you will:

• Work side-by-side with Directors of Business Development and the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, for on-the-job experience and mentorship.
• Attend industry events, networking evenings, and social functions, building connections with emerging leaders in architecture, design, and consulting.
• Collaborate with our experienced proposal team to help develop winning submissions and presentations.
• Proactively call on and foster relationships with junior designers, architects, and potential clients.
• Learn the ins and outs of the construction and real estate industry from the ground upno previous sector experience required!
• Assist with market outreach strategies, event planning, and maintaining business development resources.

What Were Looking For

• Eagerness to learn and take initiative; a go-getter attitude matters most!
• University or college education (all majors welcome; business, marketing, communications, or related fields an asset).
• 13 years of work experience in a sales, marketing, customer-facing, or client engagement role (internships count).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable attending events, making introductions, and developing a professional network.
• Team-oriented but able to work independently when required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Urbacon?

• No construction background necessary well provide full industry training.
• High level of mentorship and direct daily access to senior leadership.
• Real opportunity to build a rewarding business development career and grow into a leadership role.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and Canadas top professionals in the construction and design fields.
• Fun, collaborative office culture.

What to Expect

• This is not a typical 9 to 5 job some evening events and flexible hours are required.
• In-person position based at our Toronto office (remote work is not available).
• Work hard, connect, learn, and grow your network this is a rare launchpad for ambitious relationship-builders.