Business Development Specialist

Burnaby - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 68000 - 73000

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pivot HR Services is pleased to present this Business Development Specialist opportunity on behalf of our valued client Associated Fire Safety Group.

Location: Burnaby BC
Work Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: In-office position
Starting Salary Range: $68000 $73000 annually with performance incentive of up to $5000 annually

About Us:

Since 1994 Associated Fire Safety Group has proudly served Western Canadas Fire and Rescue Services. With dedicated Maintenance Apparatus and Equipment divisions we deliver trusted products expert service and reliable support. Our team is committed to helping first responders stay prepared protected and ready when it matters most.

Role Overview:

The Business Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting business growth by partnering closely with the sales team to drive growth-related initiatives across the organization. This position strengthens vendor and customer relationships while supporting strategic initiatives through business development pricing strategy vendor management and potential marketing execution. Working in a fast-paced in-office environment this role is critical to ensuring sales initiatives are well-organized competitive and executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & RFP Management

Lead end-to-end management of RFPs RFQs and RFIs
Track open opportunities contract renewals and expiration timelines
Collaborate with Territory Managers Coordinators and Product Specialists to produce competitive submissions
Develop and maintain templates SOPs and internal contract records

Pricing Strategy & Product Support

Monitor vendor pricing discounts exchange rates and conversion rates
Analyze company-wide and regional sales performance
Build strong product knowledge to support special pricing quoting and project opportunities

Vendor & Portfolio Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners
Review product offerings competitive positioning and market trends
Negotiate volume discounts and pricing agreements for customer contracts and bulk purchases

Marketing & Brand Support (Potential Additional Duties)

Plan and coordinate trade shows events sponsorships and customer initiatives
Manage inventory of branded materials swag and corporate apparel
Support branding consistency across proposals documents and communications
Contribute content and assets to website social media and marketing partners
Support rebranding product positioning and targeted marketing initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Support internal systems technology and process improvement initiatives
Assist with procedure development and training materials
Support sales training and product rollouts
Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to forecast inventory needs
Participate in internal vendor and customer-facing events

Qualifications and Skills:

2 years of experience in business development (marketing experience is an asset)
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Marketing Communications or a related field is considered an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization abilities
Comfortable working across teams and managing multiple initiatives
Digitally proficient (Excel Google Suite Canva project management tools and social platforms)
Strong sense of ownership accountability and follow-through
Interest in branding design and continuous improvement

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended medical benefits
Generous paid holidays and vacation time
A collaborative growth-oriented and supportive work environment
Opportunities to contribute ideas take initiative and shape company initiatives
A positive team culture that values hard work collaboration and continuous improvement

Application Information:

On behalf of our client Associated Fire Safety Group Pivot HR Services invites interested candidates to submit their resume and cover letter clearly outlining how their experience aligns with the qualifications listed above no later than February 23 2026.

Associated Fire Safety Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to equity-seeking groups and invite candidates to self-identify if they wish.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process please contact us at

Required Experience:

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Pivot HR Services is pleased to present this Business Development Specialist opportunity on behalf of our valued client Associated Fire Safety Group.Location: Burnaby BCWork Schedule: Full-time Monday to FridayWork Arrangement: In-office positionStarting Salary Range: $68000 $73000 annually with pe...