Business Development Manager
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at First Am (Fctcareers). Sales · full-time · CA$95,300–CA$145,300 base.
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and retain relationships with lawyers and other title-insurance industry contacts to expand sales
- Assess your assigned market through SWOT reviews, competitor monitoring, and searches for fresh opportunities
- Adjust sales plans as economic conditions shift, then pursue opportunities that emerge
- Answer customer questions, resolve issues, and help shape product or process solutions
- Share sales practices with colleagues and coordinate with internal partners on new-business ideas
What you bring
- At least five years of strong sales experience, including prospecting, lead creation, account growth, and new sales
- At least eight years working in legal services or commercial real estate
- A post-secondary credential in law, business, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated business-to-business development experience and a record of sustaining client relationships
- Strong presentation, communication, time-management, computer, and independent-working abilities
Who this fits
This role suits a self-directed business developer who can work quickly, manage accounts, exceed individual sales goals, and build relationships with legal and commercial real estate contacts. You may need to secure and keep the relevant provincial licence for selling the company’s products and services. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and is based in Canada.
From the employer
Company Summary
Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.
Job Summary
We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.
As a Business Development ManagerHERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
Aggressively develop and maintain new and existing relationships with various target audiences to help grow sales and identify new business opportunities. This can be achieved by establishing relationships with lawyers and constituencies of the title insurance related industry
Develop a clear understanding and awareness of the designated market/area by conducting regular reviews of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Scan the market for new business opportunities and new concepts. Proactively realign sales strategies to anticipate changing economic conditions in order to identify and capture opportunities
Maintain product knowledge with the ability to answer customer’s questions by participating in sales meetings, company training sessions, and reviewing internal communications for program changes and/or enhancements
Be aware of any competitors in the industry and share relevant information with the sales team
Maintain positive relationships with all customers by providing support and guidance, product/process information, investigating problems, and assisting in the development of solutions to ensure total customer satisfaction
Maintain expense control by reviewing individual personal budget and monitoring spending accordingly
Contribute to the overall Sales Team effort by proactively sharing best practices and working collaboratively with members of the team and work with internal partners to identify creative opportunities for new business
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
A minimum of 5 years' aggressive sales experience
A strong customer focus with the ability to prospect, create leads, grow the business and manage accounts while fostering close account relationships and generating new sales to achieve and exceed individual sales targets
Proven exceptional presentation skills
Strong initiative coupled with strong communication, time management and computer skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Post- Secondary degree in Legal, business or related field
Minimum 8 years of legal and/or commercial real estate experience
Strong business development experience in a business to business sales environment
Proven ability in building and maintaining successful client relationships
As a condition of your employment, you may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate provincial licensing in order to sell FCT products and services
Total Direct Compensation:
95,300 - 145,300Any pay range is in $CAD. The stated pay range reflects the total expected compensation for this role (e.g., base pay plus any expected incentives or allowances, where applicable)
HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:
Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.
Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
Group retirement savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangements
Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
Potential for performance-based incentives
The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
And more!
*As per terms of the employment agreement
For over a decade, FCT has been certified by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of Canada’s best workplaces. We have also been recognized as a Top 50 Best Workplace in Canada, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women and Best Workplaces in Canada with Most Trusted Executive teams. In addition, FCT is recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.
Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.
To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.
FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.
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