Bilingual Head of Business Development, English Canada

Job summary

Lead adn’s business development and market growth across English Canada by expanding existing corporate and association accounts, winning new business, and growing the company’s talent presence. Manage the full sales cycle, activate partnerships, represent the company at industry events, and maintain a well-documented pipeline.

Job details

Career Center Home Search Jobs Bilingual Head of Business Development, English Canada 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Results Job Details Explore Location Bilingual Head of Business Development, English Canada Share Print adn conférencier.e.s Toronto, Ontario, Canada (hybrid) Bilingual Head of Business Development, English Canada Share Print adn conférencier.e.s Toronto, Ontario, Canada (hybrid) Posted 2 days ago Bilingual Head of Business Development, English Canada Share Print adn conférencier.e.s Toronto, Ontario, Canada (hybrid) Job Type Full Time Job Duration Indefinite Salary $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Min Experience 3-5 Years Required Travel 10-25% Salary - Type Yearly Salary Job Function Sales/Account Management Description Toronto | Permanent, full-time | Reporting directly to the CEO | Start date: as soon as possible Who We Are Since launching in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 in Montréal adn has delivered 1,500+ projects across Québec, Canada, the United States and Europe. Today, adn is the leading bilingual talent and content agency representing 70 exclusive bilingual talents, 80% from visible minority communities, and a global network of 2,000 experts who address today's most important topics. We are a one stop shop for keynotes, hosting, workshops and team building, from one off events to annual programming. English Canada already represents a significant share of our revenue, with an established client base, talents and partners. Now it is time to accelerate: English Canada is our next chapter. The role Based in Toronto, you will own adn's growth in English Canada. You will build on an existing client base, deepen those accounts, open new opportunities, activate our partner network and grow our talent presence in the market. Your goal will be to make adn the bilingual partner of choice for event content and learning and development across the country. This is a builder's mandate with a running start: a solid foundation of clients, talents and partners, a proven brand, and a team of 10 across Montreal, France and the UK behind you. You are our first person on the ground in the market, reporting directly to our CEO and founder, with no layer in between. As traction builds, you grow the team locally, with the runway to become Head of Canada and US. What You Will Do Business development, English Canada Grow and expand our book of corporate and association clients across English Canada Grow adn's talent presence in the English Canadian market, in partnership with our Talents team Source, pitch, and close new opportunities for our talent Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close to delivery handoff Activate partnerships across English Canada Represent adn at major industry events across English Canada Keep a clean, well-documented pipeline and carry the adn brand in the market What You Bring Senior-level B2B business development experience, with full ownership of the sales cycle Full bilingualism in English and French, non-negotiable An active network in the corporate and association markets of English Canada Disciplined pipeline management habits A natural relationship builder who represents a brand well in a room Entrepreneurial drive, autonomy, and a real appetite for the hunt Based in the GTA, non-negotiable Compensation Total compensation of $100,000 to $150,000 based on experience (base salary + bonus + commission). The details Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) Toronto-based and remote, with regular travel to industry events across English Canada and the US Four-and-a-half-day weeks in the summer 20 vacation days (four weeks) 5 adn days: paid days for mental health, wellness, or menstrual leave, no questions asked 4 extra statutory holidays: December 24, 26 and 31 and January 2, or others of your choosing Why this role A market with real traction already, and full ownership of its next phase of growth A fast-growing company with room to run in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and abroad A mission rooted in social impact Flexible, human working conditions A learning culture: real conversations with leaders in their fields, plus access to inspiring keynotes and events An exceptional professional network, built across sectors Interested? Email your application to halbane@adn-conferenciers.com Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. adn is a feminist and antiracist workplace. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized people, and members of equity-deserving groups to apply, along with people of all sexes and gender identities. Where qualifications are equal, preference will be given to candidates who add to the diversity of our team. Job ID: 86181125 adn conférencier.e.s Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like Education & Events Manager - Remote AMR Management Services Remote / Other / Non-US, United States (remote) Director of Business Development Louisville Tourism Remote / Other / Non-US, United States (remote) AS Meeting Services Associate American Sociological... Washington, DC, United States (remote) Part-Time Meetings and Events Contractor DirectWomen Remote / Other / Non-US, United States (remote) © 2026 Meeting Professionals International. All Rights Reserved. Contact Information 14131 Midway Road, Ste 800 Addison, Texas 75001 Email: feedback@mpi.org Phone Toll Free: 866-318-2743 Member Services: 972-702-3053 Quick Links Site Map Terms of Use Privacy Policy Job Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Median Salary Net Salary per month $3,554 Cost of Living Index 66/100 66 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $1,636 - $2,711 $2,174 Safety Index 56/100 56 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $94 - $253 $129 High-Speed Internet $36 - $79 $49 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.73 Taxi Ride (1 mile) $2.03 Data is collected and updated regularly using reputable sources, including corporate websites and governmental reporting institutions. Loading...

What you’ll do

Lead adn’s business development and market growth across English Canada by expanding existing corporate and association accounts, winning new business, and growing the company’s talent presence. Manage the full sales cycle, activate partnerships, represent the company at industry events, and maintain a well-documented pipeline.

Requirements

Candidates must have senior-level B2B business development experience with ownership of the full sales cycle, full fluency in English and French, and an active network in English Canada’s corporate and association markets. The role also requires disciplined pipeline management, strong relationship-building and brand representation, entrepreneurial drive, and residence in the Greater Toronto Area.

Benefits

• Four-And-A-Half-Day Workweeks In Summer
• 20 Vacation Days
• Five Paid Wellness Days
• Four Additional Statutory Holidays
• Flexible Working Conditions
• Learning And Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Full-Cycle Sales · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• B2B Business Development
• Full-Cycle Sales
• Client Account Growth
• Prospecting
• Sales Pipeline Management
• Negotiation And Closing
• Partnership Development
• Relationship Building
• Corporate Sales
• Association Sales
• Talent Representation
• Event Content
• Learning And Development
• Brand Representation
• Market Development
• English-French Bilingualism

Job areas

• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality