Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)
Industry: Advertising / Media / Marketing
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (with potential extension or permanent opportunity)

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in business development or client servicing within the advertising, media, or marketing industry.
• In-depth understanding of advertising solutions.
• Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client—a well-established and rapidly growing advertising agency based in Mississauga—for the position of Business Development Manager. This is a hybrid position, initially offered as a 6-month contract, with the potential to be extended or transitioned into a permanent role based on performance.
The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in the advertising, media, or marketing industry, with a strong track record of generating leads, closing deals, and building strategic relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support agency growth across traditional and digital advertising services.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, brands, media partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and collaborate with internal teams to develop customized, integrated advertising solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling pitches, presentations, and proposals to prospective clients.
• Consistently meet or exceed revenue and business development targets.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
• Represent the agency at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.