Jr. Business Development Coordinator

Search + Gather • Toronto, ON

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2016, Search + Gather (S+G) is a passionate digital marketing agency that specializes in helping startups, scale-ups, SMBs and enterprise businesses grow. We don’t stop until our clients get the results they came for by utilizing our years of expertise to get them there. We take pride in our work, having assisted many of our clients in achieving their funding goals and even helping them to become acquired.

People are at the heart of what S+G stands for. Being able to fulfill our client requests starts with our amazing team. S+G works with all team members to elevate their knowledge and produce growth plans with transparency and realistic goals. As we continue to scale, we want to utilize your skills and see you grow in new areas with a commitment to helping you achieve your career goals.

For the Jr. Business Development Coordinator role at S+G, we are seeking an enthusiastic and driven entry-level candidate eager to build a career in business development. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and excited to learn the fundamentals of sales and client relations within a fast-paced digital marketing agency. We are looking for a proactive team member who embraces both the challenges and opportunities inherent in our scaleup, growth company.

Requirements

• 0–1 year of experience in a sales, business development, marketing, or administrative support role — internship or co-op experience counts!
• A genuine interest in business development, client relations, and the digital marketing industry.
• A collaborative team player who is also comfortable taking initiative and working independently.
• A positive attitude toward both client-facing and internal team responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to collaborate on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment with a continued emphasis on project detail.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly demeanour and the ability to clearly deliver rationale for strategic approaches.
• The ability to accept constructive feedback and apply changes where required.
• Critical thinking skills with the capacity to develop unique approaches to problems and projects.
• Takes initiative in leveraging continuous learning and resources to keep ahead of industry trends.
• Must be eligible to work full-time in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and a genuine curiosity about applying them to workflows
• Co-op experience or hands-on experience in marketing (social media, paid search, paid social, or SEO)
• Task management/Gantt chart software (e.g. Clickup, Asana, Monday.com)

Responsibilities

• Support the Growth team in executing lead generation strategies through outbound activities including research, LinkedIn outreach, and email prospecting
• Assist with nurturing inbound leads by coordinating follow-up communications, scheduling discovery calls, and preparing meeting briefs for senior team members.
• Help coordinate and compile RFP responses and proposals, ensuring materials are organized, on-brand, and submitted on time.
• Support the writing and formatting of client proposals and pitch decks, helping to craft compelling narratives that communicate our agency's strengths and service offerings.
• Maintain and update the CRM with accurate lead, prospect, and client data to support pipeline visibility across the team.
• Build familiarity with our client base and service offerings to help identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with the Growth team.
• Support the leadership team in planning and executing internal culture initiatives, team events, and monthly socials.
• Contribute to office administration tasks such as managing shared calendars, coordinating team logistics, and keeping internal resources organized.
• Stay curious about industry trends, our competitive landscape, and digital marketing innovations to support strategic conversations.
• Provide general administrative support to the leadership and growth team as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive colleague benefits including life, health, dental, HSA, and counselling.
• Eligibility to participate in team profit sharing
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, additional time off during major holidays, and flex Fridays (half days)!
• Professional development through online courses, mentorship, learning sessions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed