Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Leyton Canada

Employment Type : Full‑time

About Leyton

Founded in 1997, Leyton is a global innovation funding consultancy with over 5,000 employees across 25+ offices in 16+ countries, including Boston, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, Alberta, and Vancouver. Our mission is simple : to enhance the financial performance of businesses without disrupting their core operations.

In Canada, we specialize in Property Tax Consultancy and Recruitment solutions through Leyton Match. In the U.S., our expertise expands across seven tax products, including R&D Tax Credit, Employee Retention Credit, Energy Efficiency Incentives, Grants, and more.

Your Role

As a Business Development Manager, your mission is to generate new business opportunities across Canada, focusing on innovative companies that drive change in their industries. You’ll collaborate with our inside sales team, consultants, and leadership to drive growth and deliver value to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities through research, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline while nurturing long‑term client relationships.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and onboarding.
• Develop and present customized value propositions that solve client challenges and create measurable impact.
• Partner with consultants, internal teams, and external stakeholders to maximize referrals and client success.
• Coach and collaborate with the inside sales team to ensure alignment and lead quality.
• Contribute to the development and execution of regional go‑to‑market strategies.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly KPIs and annual revenue goals.
• Manage existing client accounts with a focus on retention, satisfaction, and expansion.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience selling professional or consulting services to mid‑ and high‑market clients.
• Proven success managing the end‑to‑end sales cycle in a consultative sales environment.
• Experience within a management consulting or financial services firm is a strong asset.
• Background in finance, innovation, or operations is an advantage.
• Highly self‑motivated, independent, and results‑oriented.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.

Why Join Leyton?

Growth & Development

• Exclusive international training through Leyton Academy.
• Clear career paths, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement within a global organization.
• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Four weeks’ vacation to start, plus Summer Fridays (half days in July and August).
• RRSP matching and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Extra paid time off during the summer and holiday season.

Flexibility & Culture

• Option to work remotely up to 1 month per year and from any global Leyton office for 15 days.
• Regular team events, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Leyton is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We focus on skills, potential, and passion because we believe talent knows no boundaries.

Ready to grow your sales career with a global consultancy driving innovation and sustainability?

Apply now and be part of Leyton’s exciting North American expansion journey.

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