Director of Business Development (Toronto, ON)
- Compensation
- 120K
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition within commercial construction, general contracting, corporate interiors, or design-build.
- Current or previous experience with a commercial general contractor or corporate interiors firm.
- Demonstrated success in generating new business, developing client relationships, and securing commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of the GTA commercial real estate and corporate office market.
- Established relationships with commercial real estate brokers, landlords, property managers, developers, and corporate decision-makers.
- Proven ability to independently prospect, develop opportunities, and close new business.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex, relationship-driven sales cycles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with estimating, design, and construction teams.
Nice to have
- Experience securing commercial office fit-outs, tenant improvements, workplace renovations, or corporate interiors projects.
- Experience generating business for projects valued between $1 million and $12 million.
- Existing relationships with GTA commercial property owners, corporate occupiers, and real estate advisory firms.
- Previous experience in a Business Development Manager, Director of Business Development, Director of Sales, or similar role.
Full description
Director of Business Development, Commercial InteriorsIndustry: Commercial Construction | Corporate Interiors | Design-Build
Compensation: $120,000+ Base Salary (Flexible) + Performance-Based Commission
Total Earning Potential: High $200k
About the Company
Our client is an established and innovative design-build firm specializing in corporate interiors and commercial office environments across the Greater Toronto Area.
With an integrated approach combining workplace strategy, design, construction, and technology, the organization delivers high-quality commercial spaces while simplifying the construction process, improving the client experience, and optimizing project costs. Working with leading property owners, corporate occupiers, landlords, and property managers, the company delivers projects ranging from smaller office renovations to large-scale corporate interiors projects valued at up to $12 million. Our client is seeking an experienced, results-driven Director of Business Development to drive new business opportunities, strengthen industry relationships, and expand its presence in the GTA commercial construction market.
About the Opportunity
The Director of Business Development will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new commercial interiors and design-build projects throughout the GTA.
This is a highly relationship-driven, hunter-focused position suited to an experienced business development professional with an established network in commercial construction, corporate interiors, or general contracting.
The successful candidate will leverage existing industry relationships, proactively pursue new opportunities, and collaborate with internal design, estimating, and construction teams to develop competitive solutions and secure new business.
Reporting to the VP of Sales, this individual will play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding the company's market presence.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Revenue Generation
- Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new commercial construction and corporate interiors projects across the GTA.
- Develop and execute business development strategies to generate qualified opportunities and achieve revenue targets.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline through prospecting, referrals, networking, and industry relationships.
- Lead the sales process from initial engagement through proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Identify opportunities for multimillion-dollar commercial interiors, office renovations, and tenant improvement projects.