Overview Clairvest is a highly reputable mid market Private Equity firm with 4Bn of assets under management and 50 employees We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Representative In this role at Clairvest you will play a pivotal role supporting our investment team in generating introductory leadsconversations supporting our industry domains in preparation for conferences and tradeshows and creating opportunities to build long lasting relationships that will drive growth at Clairvest If you have an interest in private equity a proven track record in business development and the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities we invite you to join our team and be part of our continued success Given the continued success at Clairvest we are expanding our team with a full time professional to support and further professionalize our business development function This individual will work closely with the investment team and report directly to the Director of Investor Relations and Marketing The successful candidate will be responsible for Sourcing Prospecting and Lead Generation Identify target and qualify prospects through online research and conference preparation Proactively identify potential investment opportunities for the domain industry teams Pipeline Management Work with the investment team to maintain accurate records of interactions leads and investment opportunities in our CRM Salesforce Monitor and manage the pipeline of prospects CEOsFoundersOwners within each industry domain Ensure consistent and prompt follow ups from the investment team for all top prospects DomainIndustry Engagement Engage with domain teams to understand their needs industry trends conferences and demonstrate the value of partnership Support domain teams in building target investment lists and monitoring industry and company news flow Reporting Provide regular reports on business development activities results and forecasts to the leadership and domain teams Technology enablement Assist with developing evaluating potential tools that enable effective pipeline management & sourcing Proactively identify and implement opportunities to increase the efficiency and throughput of Clairvests process Clairvest & Industry Knowledge Develop a deep understanding of our strategic position within the private equity market and key industry verticals Stay current on market trends competitive dynamics and the broader landscape while aligning insights with each domain teams needs and priorities Successful candidates would have some of the following qualifications 0 2 years previous business development or sales experience through internships or previous work experience A bachelors degree in finance business or a related field Experience in using CRM software and other sales tools Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with key stakeholders Solid drive and confidence in the face of a challenge Self motivated and target driven with a proven track record of achieving targets Ability to adapt in a dynamic and fast paced work environment Knowledge of investment strategies and private equity principles a bonus If you are a results oriented and strategic business development professional with a passion for driving growth in the private equity sector we encourage you to apply Join our team and play a pivotal role in sourcing investment opportunities and contributing to Clairvests success Compensation Range 50000 60000 bonus Note our team works on site 5 days at Yonge and St Clair