job specification

***All applications must be submitted in English

***Your resume should be written in English, and the interview process will be conducted in English.

***Looking for long-term opportunity

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Remote (Canadian-Based Company)

Employment Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, EST

Monthly Compensation: $2000–$2500 USD per month (based on experience)

Job Summary

The Business Development Specialist will support two senior leaders within the organization while playing a key role in driving revenue growth, strengthening partner relationships, and ensuring smooth project and account management execution.

In this dual-function role, you will support the SVP of Partnerships (80%) by helping source, build, and manage strategic relationships. You will also assist the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) (20%) with coordination, CRM management, follow-ups, and operational support across sales and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Account/Partnership Management (80%)

• Identify, research, and connect with potential partners aligned with the company's offerings.
• Build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with existing and prospective partners.
• Collaborate across internal teams to support partnership and business development initiatives.
• Draft partnership proposals, client communications, and supporting documents.
• Track partnership and account performance metrics; prepare reports as needed.
• Support project coordination related to partner programs and onboarding.

Support for the Chief Growth Officer (20%)

• Maintain and update CRM tasks, follow-ups, and next steps.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, calendar management, and coordinating sales activities.
• Help prepare meeting materials, agendas, and event-related documentation.
• Provide general administrative and organizational support to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, Account Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years proven experience in Business Development, Account Management, Partnership Management, or Sales Coordination.
• Project Management or Account Management certification or diploma is a strong asset (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Scrum, Account Management programs).
• Familiarity with digital displays, interactive technology, or related digital/tech industries is an advantage (optional).
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects or accounts at once.
• Experience using CRM tools (Pipedrive preferred) and productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Non-Paid Assessment (If Applicable)

Candidates may be asked to complete a non-paid skills assessment using provided instructions and materials. Thank you for your understanding.