Business Development Manager

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (Hybrid) 

Work Type: Permanent

Salary: $55,000

Vacancy: Existing vacancy

Why This Role 

This role offers the opportunity to drive business growth, build meaningful client partnerships, and make a direct impact on organizational success. It provides exposure to a diverse range of industries, strategic workforce solutions, and executive-level client relationships, while developing expertise in consultative sales, account management, negotiation, and staffing strategy. Unlike similar business development roles, this position focuses on becoming a trusted workforce advisor, helping organizations solve complex talent challenges through customized recruitment and workforce solutions, while working closely with recruitment teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

The Role: Job Title  

In this role, you will spend most of your time driving new business.. You will work closely with clients and be responsible for delivering outcomes related to prospecting, lead generation, client acquisition, account management and revenue growth. This role balances sales with client management, providing clarity on expectations from day one. 

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities throughout Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, social selling, community involvement, and strategic outreach.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, workforce consultations, and site visits.
• Develop and present staffing, recruitment, and workforce solutions tailored to client needs.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate service agreements, and close new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently achieve activity, revenue, and gross profit targets.
• Monitor local market conditions, industry trends, and competitor activity.

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings within existing accounts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client concerns and service-related issues.

• Work closely with Recruitment Consultants and delivery teams to ensure client requirements are clearly understood and successfully fulfilled.
• Conduct detailed client intake meetings to understand hiring needs, organizational culture, and workforce challenges.
• Maintain clear communication between clients and internal recruitment teams throughout the hiring process.

• Ensure all client engagements align with Drake International policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, activity reports, client notes, and sales forecasts.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and requests.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance client experience and operational effectiveness.

What You’ll Bring 

Benefits & Environment 

• Benefits for this role include hybrid work structure, networking opportunities, uncapped commissions, and a working environment that supports work life balance. . 

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 780-414-0059.

This hiring process may use AI‑enabled tools to support.