Posted 3 months ago
Business Development Associate
@ Optimus Information
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Optimus Information is hiring a Business Development Associate to support its sales and business development team. The role involves researching prospects, maintaining CRM records, supporting outbound prospecting and client events, and preparing account briefings. The posting asks for a recent post-secondary graduate and works in an in-office team setting.
Responsibilities:
- Research prospective clients and identify decision-makers
- Build and maintain target account lists and CRM records
- Support outbound prospecting and lead qualification
- Prepare account research and client meeting briefs
- Help organize webinars, events and marketing campaigns
Requirements summary:
- Recently completed post-secondary program in business, marketing or technology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research, organization and attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- CRM platform familiarity an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Commerce, Marketing, Technology |
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Optimus Information
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 205
- Other recorded names
- Optimus Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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We are seeking a motivated and curious Business Development Associate to support our Sales and Business Development team in identifying new business opportunities, researching target accounts, and contributing to revenue growth initiatives.
In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise technology sales, the Microsoft partner ecosystem, AI transformation, and strategic account development. You will work alongside experienced sales leaders while supporting business development, market research, CRM management, and client engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Research prospective clients across key industries and identify relevant decision-makers
- Build and maintain target account lists using CRM tools and market research
- Support outbound prospecting campaigns through email and other channels
- Assist with lead qualification, opportunity tracking, and pipeline updates
- Prepare account research and briefing documents for client meetings
- Help organize webinars, client events, and marketing campaigns
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline data
- Monitor industry trends, AI adoption, and Microsoft ecosystem developments
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and consulting teams on growth initiatives
- Support proposal development and other business development activities as needed
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Business Development Associate is an early-career professional who is curious about technology, AI, cloud transformation, and enterprise sales. They are organized, proactive, and eager to learn how consulting, Microsoft technologies, and client engagement come together to create measurable business outcomes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent research and organizational abilities
- Interest in technology, AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation
- Comfortable learning new software and business tools
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Enjoys connecting with people and building relationships
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in technology sales, consulting, or business development and is excited to learn how organizations use Microsoft solutions to accelerate AI-led transformation.
Requirements
- Recently completed a post-secondary program in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Technology, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research, organization, and attention to detail
- Interest in enterprise technology, AI, cloud, and digital transformation
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with CRM platforms is considered an asset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an in-office team environment
About Optimus
Optimus is a leading systems integrator helping organizations become frontier firms by accelerating their adoption of cloud, data, and AI.
We work closely with Microsoft and mid-market enterprise clients to drive measurable business transformation through the Microsoft ecosystem—including Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform.
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