Business Development Manager

About Us

Peninsula is the global leader in HR and Health & Safety consultancy and software, supporting over 140,000 businesses worldwide. With more than 40 years of experience and offices across Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, we help business owners stay compliant, protect their people, and grow with confidence.

In Canada, our growth has been nothing short of exceptional. In just 8 years, Peninsula Canada has become the leading provider of HR & OHS solutions, now supporting over 6,500 Canadian businesses nationwide. We are also proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and career development.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our high-performing Sales Team and are looking for driven, ambitious Field-Based Business Development Managers based in/around Ottawa who love sales, thrive on targets, and want to be rewarded for exceptional performance.

This is a new business, field-based sales role, focused on selling HR & Health & Safety outsourcing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (5–50 employees). No industry experience is required — full training is provided. What matters most is your sales ability, energy, and consultative approach.

*Please note that this is a field-based position. You must be located in or around the Ottawa area and be available for on-site prospecting and meetings.*

Top performers at Peninsula Canada earn $300,000+ per year with uncapped commission.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively self-generate new business opportunities, referrals, and appointments
• Attend appointments booked by your dedicated Telemarketing partner, as well as your own self-generated meetings
• Build strong relationships with referral partners and introducers
• Deliver value-based, consultative sales presentations to business owners and senior decision-makers
• Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly sales targets
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, high-reward sales culture

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven track record of new business success
• Confidence selling to Business Owners, Directors, and HR decision-makers
• A consultative, value-driven sales style
• High energy, resilience, and a strong desire to win
• Self-motivation with the ability to work autonomously while being part of a team

(Industry experience is not required — we’ll train you.)

What’s In It for You?

Let’s talk rewards — because your success deserves to be recognized.

• Base salary: $60,000 with a year one guaranteed commission payout
• Realistic first-year earnings: $150,000–$200,000+
• Top performers: $300,000+ (uncapped commission)
• Company car or car allowance
• 15 days paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday

Additional Benefits

• Daily, weekly, and monthly sales incentives
• 4-week comprehensive training program
• Clear career development and progression plan
• Health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RRSP matching program
• Supportive leadership and a Great Place To Work® Certified culture

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a highly rewarding sales career with a global market leader, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of Peninsula Canada’s exciting growth journey.

Peninsula Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.