Business Development Manager

Company Description Language Intelligence AI is an enterprise-grade AI language platform designed specifically for Canadian businesses. The company focuses on secure and sovereign AI solutions that help organizations process, understand, and generate language-based content  platform is built to meet rigorous data privacy and compliance requirements, making it suitable for highly regulated industries. Applicants joining Language Intelligence AI will work with cutting-edge AI technologies that support mission-critical operations for Canadian enterprises.
Role Description This full-time Business Development Manager role is a hybrid position based in Toronto, ON, with flexibility for partial work from home. The Business Development Manager will identify and qualify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with enterprise clients, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing proposals and presentations, collaborating with product and marketing teams to align solutions with client needs, and maintaining accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.

The role also involves representing the company at industry events, gathering client feedback to inform product development, and contributing to strategic go-to-market initiatives.
Qualifications

• Strong business development and sales skills, including prospecting, pipeline management, and deal negotiation with enterprise customers.
• Experience in B2B technology or SaaS solutions, ideally in AI, data, or language-related platforms, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including crafting client-focused proposals, delivering demos, and leading stakeholder meetings.
• Solid relationship-building and account management skills, with a track record of cultivating long-term partnerships and driving client satisfaction.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, including market research, opportunity analysis, and contribution to go-to-market and growth strategies.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment in Toronto, ON, with strong time management, self-organization, and collaboration skills across remote and in-office settings.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and standard business productivity software; familiarity with sales reporting and forecasting best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Canadian enterprises and understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory considerations is an asset.