Business Development Associate

Job summary

Identify and pursue business opportunities, build client and partner relationships, and support strategies to grow the firm’s client base. Coordinate prospect meetings and proposals, manage CRM records and sales pipelines, contribute to marketing initiatives, and monitor market and competitor activity.

Job details

PKF Antares is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Associate to join our Calgary team. This role plays an important part in supporting the firm’s growth by identifying new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to strategic marketing and sales initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and confident in building relationships within a fast-paced professional services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in business development, client engagement, and strategic operations Responsibilities Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, market research, referrals, and outreach initiatives. Support the development and execution of business development strategies to expand the firm’s client base and strengthen existing relationships. Coordinate meetings, presentations, and introductory discussions with prospective clients and partners. Represent PKF at industry events. Assist with proposal preparation, client follow-ups, and sales pipeline management. Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and business development activities using CRM tools. Collaborate with internal teams on marketing campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate leads. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders. Monitor industry trends, market activity, and competitor developments to identify growth opportunities. Support special projects and strategic initiatives related to firm growth and client engagement. Requirements 1–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or related roles within a competitive professional services industry. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals effectively. Excellent project management abilities to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously. Knowledge of marketing principles and experience working with marketing campaigns. Familiarity with business development strategies, market analysis, and lead generation techniques. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment. This position is integral to our growth strategy, offering an engaging environment for motivated professionals eager to make an impact through innovative business development initiatives. Why Join PKF Antares? Opportunity to work in a growing professional services environment Exposure to business strategy, client engagement, and firm operations Collaborative and supportive team culture Professional growth and career development opportunities Dynamic role with meaningful impact across the organization Casual dress Company events Extended health care Flexible schedule Vision care Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2R 1J3

What you’ll do

Identify and pursue business opportunities, build client and partner relationships, and support strategies to grow the firm’s client base. Coordinate prospect meetings and proposals, manage CRM records and sales pipelines, contribute to marketing initiatives, and monitor market and competitor activity.

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role in a competitive professional services industry, along with a record of effective negotiation. Candidates should have strong project management, marketing, market analysis, lead generation, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Casual Dress
• Company Events
• Extended Health Care
• Flexible Schedule
• Vision Care

Listed skills

• Business development · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• CRM Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Marketing Campaigns
• Market Analysis
• Lead Generation
• Networking
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• CRM Management
• Proposal Preparation
• Sales Pipeline Management
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Sales
• Marketing
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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