Sales & Business Development Manager

Love connecting people, opening doors and turning a great conversation into an exciting collaboration? We’d love to meet you.

Hacker Communications Collective is looking for a Sales & Business Development Manager to help us grow, build meaningful relationships and bring great brands into our world. This role starts part-time, with the opportunity to evolve into a full-time position as our business and your role grow.

Who we are

We’re a collaborative collective of PR pros, social strategists, advertising specialists, SEO experts and designers who believe great marketing starts with understanding people.

We partner with community-driven brands to build visibility and authentic connection through public relations, social media and experiential campaigns. From creator partnerships to events that get people talking, we combine bold ideas with thoughtful strategy to make an impact.

Guided by the #HackerWay, we lead with curiosity, integrity, empathy and collaboration. We care about our clients, support each other and have fun along the way. Expect creative brainstorms, shared wins and teammates who want to see you succeed.

Your role

You’ll help connect brands with the people, ideas and services that can move their business forward. Working closely with our founder and specialists, you’ll build relationships, uncover opportunities and guide prospective clients from that first hello to a signed partnership.

Your week could include a coffee with a potential partner, a discovery call with an exciting brand, a collaborative pitch session and a networking event where you meet our next client.

What you’ll do

• Find and qualify new business opportunities through outreach, referrals, networking and partnerships.
• Build genuine relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Lead outreach through email, calls and meetings with a personal, thoughtful approach.
• Ask great questions to understand each client’s goals, challenges and budget.
• Collaborate with our specialists to create tailored proposals, presentations and scopes of work.
• Present recommendations, negotiate contracts and close new business.
• Keep our pipeline organized using CRM and sales tracking tools.
• Help develop brand partnerships and identify opportunities to grow client relationships.
• Stay connected after the sale, supporting a smooth handoff and ongoing client satisfaction.

What you bring

• Experience in sales or business development, including prospecting, qualifying leads and closing deals.
• A knack for building relationships and making people feel heard.
• An understanding of marketing, PR, social media and digital communications.
• Strong writing, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing proposals and keeping a sales pipeline organized.
• The initiative to work independently and the enthusiasm to collaborate.
• An organized approach to managing priorities, follow-ups and targets.
• Curiosity, follow-through and a sense of humour.

Agency, communications or marketing experience is an asset. Relevant education is welcome, and we equally value hands-on experience and a track record of making things happen.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Great people: Join a supportive, creative team that shares ideas and celebrates wins.
• Flexibility: A part-time, hybrid role based in Vancouver, with a mix of working from home and connecting in person.
• Room to grow: Help shape your role, with the potential to move into full-time as the agency grows.
• Variety: Work across brands, industries and services, with plenty to keep you curious.
• A voice at the table: Work directly with our founder and bring ideas that help shape what comes next.
• Work you can get behind: Build partnerships with brands that value community and authentic connection.

Let’s connect

Send your résumé or LinkedIn profile to Leslie@HackerCommunications.com along with a short note about yourself and a new business win you’re proud of. We’d love to hear how you made the connection and what happened next.

Compensation: $30–$40 CAD per hour, depending on experience, plus commission on new business secured. Approximately 15–20 hours per week to start, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the agency expands.