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Join a respected, high-performing investment firm expanding its Toronto presence. Our client, a leader in global investment management, is seeking a driven and polished Associate, Business Development to join their growing team in Downtown Toronto, ON. This is a full-time, permanent role ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to build a long-term career in financial sales and relationship management.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base salary + annual performance-based bonus
- Please note, this role will be hybrid (3 times a week in office at the Downtown, Toronto, ON office)
- 100% employer-funded Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- 3 Week Vacation
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage starting Day 1
Responsibilities
- Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, social media, and networking
- Qualify inbound leads and set appointments for senior sales leaders
- Conduct market research to identify and target prospective clients
- Collaborate with senior team members on customized proposals and presentations
- Maintain detailed prospecting activity in CRM systems (Salesforce, ZoomInfo)
- Attend internal business development meetings and industry events
- Partner with internal teams to refine sales strategies and share client feedback
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in business development, financial sales, or client-facing roles within insurance, banking, or investment management
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Highly self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
- Comfortable with outbound prospecting and developing a sales pipeline
- CRM experience (Salesforce preferred); familiarity with ZoomInfo a plus
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not required
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.