Business Development Analyst (1-Year Contract)

Peoples Group • Toronto, ON

7h • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the growth of the Payments business through pipeline management, business analytics, strategic reporting, and operational excellence. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of sales pipeline data, developing revenue forecasts, analyzing business performance trends, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in business analysis, sales operations, business development support, reporting, analytics, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Payments sales pipeline, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of opportunities, client activity, key milestones, revenue impact, and business risks.
• Monitor opportunity progression through the sales lifecycle and provide regular reporting on pipeline health and performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to provide visibility into business development activities and outcomes.
• Identify trends, gaps, and areas of opportunity within the sales pipeline and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Develop revenue forecasts and business performance insights by analyzing pipeline activity, conversion rates, market trends, and client engagement.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support strategic planning, business growth initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.
• Evaluate business performance against targets and identify key drivers impacting results.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and briefing materials for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board of Directors, and other senior stakeholders.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Assist in developing client presentations, business cases, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies by standardizing reporting methodologies and business processes.
• Enhance data quality, reporting governance, and reporting accuracy across business development activities, ensuring information is complete, reliable, and aligned with established standards.
• Document processes and maintain business development reporting standards and procedures.

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree