Lead Business Development Specialist

Lead Business Development Specialist

The Lead Business Development Specialist is responsible for driving growth initiatives, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and leading complex and large-scale proposal efforts. This role plays a critical part in growing strategic partnerships, advancing pipeline development, and supporting the capture of key programs.

Location: Newmarket, Canada

Salary: $105,500 to $125,000 annually, plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• Leads the identification, assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities. Develops and executes capture strategies for high-value pursuits, aligning with company objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Cultivates and maintains trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders within key industry partners.
• Serves as capture lead on complex, high-value bids. Collaborates with technical, pricing and contracts teams to develop compelling proposals.
• Analyzes industry trends, competitor activities, customer budgets and procurement forecasts to inform strategic decisions. Provides recommendations to senior leadership on positioning, investment areas, and partnership strategies. Translates insights into actionable strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Contributes to long-term business development planning and pipeline forecasting. Aligns business development plans with divisional and corporate growth objectives.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of business development experience in outside sales and managing proposals.
• Extensive experience in business development, capture management or strategic sales.
• Demonstrated success leading high-value capture efforts.
• Strategic thinker with a strong orientation toward execution and results.
• Excellent communication and presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (domestic/international)

Who We Are

Our Values

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Curtiss-Wright Nuclear | Canada (CWNC)

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Canada (CWNC) provides a variety of testing, qualification, managed task services and products to the Canadian and international Commercial Nuclear market. Our testing, qualification and dedication services as well as the development of our own electrical connection and manufactured products provide a foundation to supply exceptional quality nuclear grade equipment, components, and parts to the commercial nuclear power industry. Curtiss-Wright Nuclear supplies products and services that are designed to ensure optimal plant performance and guarantee public safety for the existing fleet of operating plants and the development of the next generation plants.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/CWNC/default.aspx