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Business Development SpecialistPivot HR Services • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Pivot HR Services • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pivot HR Services is pleased to present this Business Development Specialist opportunity on behalf of our valued client Associated Fire Safety Group.

  • Location : Burnaby BC
  • Work Schedule : Full-time Monday to Friday
  • Work Arrangement : In-office position
  • Starting Salary Range : $68000 $73000 annually with performance incentive of up to $5000 annually

About U s :

Since 1994 Associated Fire Safety Group has proudly served Western Canadas Fire and Rescue Services. With dedicated Maintenance Apparatus and Equipment divisions we deliver trusted products expert service and reliable support. Our team is committed to helping first responders stay prepared protected and ready when it matters most.

Role Overview :

The Business Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting business growth by partnering closely with the sales team to drive growth-related initiatives across the organization. This position strengthens vendor and customer relationships while supporting strategic initiatives through business development pricing strategy vendor management and potential marketing execution. Working in a fast-paced in-office environment this role is critical to ensuring sales initiatives are well-organized competitive and executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development & RFP Management

  • Lead end-to-end management of RFPs RFQs and RFIs
  • Track open opportunities contract renewals and expiration timelines
  • Collaborate with Territory Managers Coordinators and Product Specialists to produce competitive submissions
  • Develop and maintain templates SOPs and internal contract records
  • Pricing Strategy & Product Support

  • Monitor vendor pricing discounts exchange rates and conversion rates
  • Analyze company-wide and regional sales performance
  • Build strong product knowledge to support special pricing quoting and project opportunities
  • Vendor & Portfolio Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners
  • Review product offerings competitive positioning and market trends
  • Negotiate volume discounts and pricing agreements for customer contracts and bulk purchases
  • Marketing & Brand Support (Potential Additional Duties)

  • Plan and coordinate trade shows events sponsorships and customer initiatives
  • Manage inventory of branded materials swag and corporate apparel
  • Support branding consistency across proposals documents and communications
  • Contribute content and assets to website social media and marketing partners
  • Support rebranding product positioning and targeted marketing initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Support internal systems technology and process improvement initiatives
  • Assist with procedure development and training materials
  • Support sales training and product rollouts
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to forecast inventory needs
  • Participate in internal vendor and customer-facing events
  • Qualifications and Skills :

  • 2 years of experience in business development (marketing experience is an asset)
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Marketing Communications or a related field is considered an asset
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization abilities
  • Comfortable working across teams and managing multiple initiatives
  • Digitally proficient (Excel Google Suite Canva project management tools and social platforms)
  • Strong sense of ownership accountability and follow-through
  • Interest in branding design and continuous improvement
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended medical benefits
  • Generous paid holidays and vacation time
  • A collaborative growth-oriented and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas take initiative and shape company initiatives
  • A positive team culture that values hard work collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Application Information :

    On behalf of our client Associated Fire Safety Group Pivot HR Services invites interested candidates to submit their resume and cover letter clearly outlining how their experience aligns with the qualifications listed above no later than February 23 2026.

    Associated Fire Safety Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to equity-seeking groups and invite candidates to self-identify if they wish.

    We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process please contact us at

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Presentation Skills,Time Management,Marketing,Cold Calling,Microsoft Powerpoint,Salesforce,Organization Design,Public Speaking,Lead Generation

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 68000 - 73000

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