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Business Development information
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a business development professional, and why are they important?
What is business development?
What jobs are in business development?
Business development jobs are available in most industries. They include specialists, associates, coordinators, sales and executive positions, advisors, and various seniority levels (President, VP, etc.) based on the size of the company. There are also consultant positions if you prefer to be an independent contractor. Entry to mid-level positions require 1-5 years of experience and include representatives, associates, and specialists who focus on increasing sales. Senior level positions include directors, managers, and presidents, which require in-depth knowledge of your chosen industry and 5-10 years of proven sales success.
What are some common challenges faced by business development professionals when entering new markets?
What do you do as a business development?
What is the difference between Business Development vs Sales?
| Aspect | Business Development | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Identifying new market opportunities and partnerships | Closing deals and generating revenue |
| Work Environment | Strategic planning, market research, relationship building | Client meetings, negotiations, direct selling |
| Required Skills | Networking, strategic thinking, industry knowledge | Communication, persuasion, product knowledge |
| Common Certifications | Business development certifications, MBA often preferred | Sales certifications, product-specific training |
While both roles aim to grow the company's revenue, Business Development focuses on creating strategic partnerships and exploring new markets, whereas Sales concentrates on closing deals with clients. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or hiring the appropriate professional for your business needs.

Full-time
Re-posted 12 days ago
Job description
McCarthy Tetrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for fourteen consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way-our shared approach to working with clients and with each other.
The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, through attracting and developing top talent committed to delivering on our Client Commitment; Collaboration, through seamless, integrated teamwork; Inclusion, through eliminating barriers to belonging and success; and Innovation, through delivering maximum value by embracing leading-edge technologies and approaches. Together, these principles shape how we work, lead, and grow-every day.
We are recruiting for a business development specialist to join our team in our Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver offices. The selected candidate must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm and will be responsible for strengthening our market presence, deepening client relationships, expanding our collaboration with existing clients, and attracting new clients. Employees of McCarthy Tetrault benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Business Development Specialist, you will be:
- Providing strategic support and recommendations for the development of marketing, business development, and client plans for various practice, industry, markets and strategic issues groups.
- Assisting with the execution of go-to-market strategies and targeting initiatives.
- Leading and/or providing support for the execution of business development initiatives, including sponsorships, speaking engagements, directory and client award submissions, creating and maintaining marketing materials, and other duties as required.
- Working with Research, Client Service & Innovation (CSI) and Finance to compile and analyze competitive and business intelligence reports to assist with business development opportunities for practice/industry/client groups.
- Supporting lawyer and Clients & Markets team with client requests for firm information, such as credentials packages, info sheets and deal lists.
- Identifying and submitting significant matters to the Deals & Cases team on an ongoing basis for use in proposals, rankings, website, awards submissions and marketing materials.
- Tracking business development and marketing activity/information in a variety of databases, including Salesforce.
- Supporting our Net Promoter Score (NPS) process to collect and track important feedback from our clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Professional maturity including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
How to Apply:ย
We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tetrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tetrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME