As a Business Development Representative at Squall, you will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and building relationships with prospective partners, sponsors, advertisers, contributors, organizations, and industry leaders.

You will be at the forefront of promoting Squall—telling our story, introducing people to our vision, identifying opportunities to collaborate, and turning conversations into meaningful partnerships.

A major focus of the role will be Sustainable Biz Canada, helping grow its audience, contributor network, partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, and overall presence within the sustainable business community.

You will report directly to management and work closely with the sales team, collaborating on strategy, pipeline development, and execution to ensure alignment across all business development and revenue-generating activities.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify a consistent pipeline of new leads and business opportunities.
• Proactively identify companies, executives, entrepreneurs, organizations, and industry leaders who align with Squall's mission.
• Develop new partnerships across sustainability, business, technology, media, finance, and related sectors.
• Promote Squall and clearly communicate our vision, value proposition, and unique position in the sustainable business ecosystem.
• Drive business development for Sustainable Biz Canada, including identifying potential sponsors, advertisers, strategic partners, contributors, and distribution opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing partners.
• Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, phone, networking, events, and other channels.
• Research target organizations and develop thoughtful, personalized approaches to potential partners.
• Schedule and lead introductory conversations and partnership discussions.
• Work closely with leadership, management, the sales team, and the editorial team to develop compelling partnership opportunities.
• Help identify new revenue opportunities, market segments, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent Squall at conferences, industry events, networking opportunities, and community gatherings.
• Track leads, outreach, conversations, and opportunities in the CRM.
• Consistently follow up, move prospects through the pipeline, and convert relationships into partnerships.
• Gather market intelligence and share insights about emerging trends, companies, and opportunities in sustainable business.

Key focus: Sustainable Biz Canada

The successful candidate will make Sustainable Biz Canada a central priority.

You will help answer questions such as:

Who should be reading Sustainable Biz Canada?
Who should be featured in it?
Which companies should partner with it?
Which organizations should sponsor it?
Where can we expand its distribution?
What communities and networks should Squall be part of?
What partnerships could dramatically increase its reach and influence?
How can we turn the publication into a powerful platform for the sustainable business community?

This is a role for someone who doesn't simply wait for leads to appear—you will create the opportunities yourself.

What we're looking for

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and entrepreneurial.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys meeting new people.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable with proactive outreach and cold prospecting.
• Persistent, energetic, and comfortable hearing no.
• Curious about business, sustainability, innovation, and emerging markets.
• Able to identify opportunities and turn ideas into action.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to follow-up.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, media, publishing, marketing, or a related field is an asset.
• Existing relationships within sustainability, business, media, technology, finance, or related sectors are a strong plus.

What success looks like

Success in this role means building a strong and growing pipeline of opportunities for Squall while becoming a recognizable and trusted connector in the sustainable business space.

In particular, you will be measured by your ability to:

• Generate qualified new leads.
• Create new strategic partnerships.
• Expand the network and influence of Sustainable Biz Canada
• Develop new sponsorship, advertising, and commercial opportunities.
• Introduce Squall to influential people and organizations.
• Turn initial conversations into long-term relationships.
• Consistently grow Squall's presence within the sustainable business ecosystem.

The ideal candidate

You are someone who sees an opportunity and goes after it.

You don't need to be told who to call—you'll find them. You don't wait for introductions—you create them. You don't simply sell a product—you believe in what you're representing and can get others excited about it.

If you are passionate about building relationships, discovering opportunities, growing a brand, and helping shape the future of sustainable business, this could be an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in Squall's growth.The ideal candidate

Salary range

$50,000 - $80,000 

To enquire about this position complete the Squall Contact Form with a resume, LinkedIn and social media profile.