Senior Director, Partnerships & Business Development - Let’s Get Growing Campaign (Full time)We’re seeking a seasoned, strategically minded Partnerships & Business Development leader to accelerate our growth and expand the Let’s Get Growing campaign across the City of Ottawa. In this senior role, you’ll drive high-value partnerships, shape market strategy, and serve as a key ambassador for Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation.Working closely with our CEO and leadership team, you will lead engagement with enterprise clients, industry associations, municipal partners, including the City of Ottawa, and senior business leaders. You’ll bring a strong network, executive presence, and a proven track record of building transformative partnerships that scale impact. We’re looking for a candidate who thrives in autonomy, strategy and relationship-driven environments.About Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation “CFTC”:Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) is a leading nature-based solutions company committed to growing Smart Forests™ that sequester carbon, enhance biodiversity, and protect ecosystems. CFTC partners with individuals, businesses, and governments to invest in the future of the planet through creative climate action solutions.About Cool Climate Club “CCC” (retail brand of CFTC):Cool Climate Club (CCC) is a CFTC brand that partners with forward-thinking retail brands to amplify their sustainability strategies and engage younger generations. Powered by Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation, CCC grows Smart Forests™, provides a turnkey climate action platform to share impact, and offers innovative marketing and branding tools to help customers share their impact.What you’ll doLead the Let’s Get Growing campaign in Ottawa, advancing collaboration with the city of Ottawa and regional business leadersDevelop and execute the partnership strategy across the city of OttawaIdentify, cultivate and close high-value partnerships with local businesses, institutions and organizationsAct as a senior representative and thought partner, building credibility with executives, board and community stakeholders.Build and manage a strategic pipelineCustomize partnership models and proposals, aligning our nature solutions with partner objectivesRepresent CFTC and CCC at relevant events or networking opportunitiesPresent and pitch our nature/sustainability solutions and technology to prospective clientsCollaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and long-term partner engagementYou’ll be a great fit if youBring 10+ years of senior experience in partnerships, business development or B2 B salesAre a natural connector and relationship builder with a strong existing network in OttawaHave a track record of closing complex deals, multi-stakeholder partnerships or government/enterprise agreementsAre organized, responsive and confident in communicating with senior decision-makersAre motivated by purpose, results, and performance-driven rewardsRequirementsDemonstrated success in senior partnerships or business development rolesAbility to architect partnership strategies and lead enterprise-level agreementsStrong communication, negotiation and presentation skillsKnowledge of and experience in the foundation ecosystem in Canada is an assetFamiliarity with Google Workspace, CRM tools, and collaborative platforms like SlackWhat we offerCompetitive compensation structure with uncapped earning potentialDirect access to and support from our CEO and senior leadership teamA mission driven organization where your work drives measurable environmental outcomesMarketing, proposal, and sales enablement tools to support your successHow to applyVia Linked In or directly to Job type: Full-timeSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionBusiness Development and Sales#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Director, Partnerships & Business Development - Let’s Get Growing Campaign (Full Time) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canada's Forest Trust
📍 Winnipeg