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Director of Strategic Business Development

VenturelabMarkham, ONMay 19th, 2026
Drive growth as Director of Business Development at ventureLAB in Markham, Ontario. This strategic role focuses on sales, partnerships, and managing innovation labs while being on-site 3 days a week. The Director of Business Development oversees the Hardware Lab, AI Lab, and Life Sciences Lab. This full-time role requires 7-10 years of experience in fast-paced environments, focusing on building revenue-generating programs. Your mission includes creating lead-generation frameworks while mentoring your team through complex sales processes. Key Responsibilities Identify high-growth startups in targeted industries Manage the entire sales cycle from outreach to closing Design retention strategies to maintain Annual Recurring Revenue Lead and mentor teams focused on partnerships and sponsorships Represent the organization at industry events Requirements 7-10 years in high-growth environments Proven zero-to-one business development track record Expert stakeholder management skills Operational knowledge of CRM tools Experience in B2B subscription models Leverage your business development experience to lead ventureLAB's strategic initiatives and drive innovation. J-18808-Ljbffr