POSITION TITLE: Business Development Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Business Development

JOB STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Saskatoon
REPORTS TO: Director of Business Development

POSITIONOVERVIEW: The Business Development Coordinator provides administrative and organizational support to the Business Development team to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining Pipedrive CRM, coordinating and preparing documents and reports, and assisting with client follow-up and tracking. The Coordinator helps streamline processes, manage client data, and support the team in advancing new opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the     Business Development team, including preparing agreements and proposals     and developing internal project initiation documents.
• Maintain and update departmental files,     templates, and shared resources.
• Track and follow up on action items, ensuring     deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coordinating with Operations and Finance to     ensure a seamless handoff from the Business Development department.

Pipedrive CRM Management

• Serve as the primary administrator for Pipedrive,     ensuring data accuracy and consistency across all records.
• Enter, track, and manage leads, contacts,     opportunities, and deal stages in Pipedrive.
• Support staff with CRM best practices,     troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Monitor progress through the sales pipeline to ensure     adherence to accountability and expectations from Business Development     staff.

Client and Proposal Support

• Assist with proposal preparation, formatting,     proofreading, and submission.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure required     inputs are collected from internal contributors.
• Support the development of presentations,     promotional materials, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain organized records of proposals,     contracts, and related correspondence.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with Finance, Operations, Marketing, and HR to ensure business development efforts are coordinated across the organization.
• Support event coordination, including tradeshows, conferences, and internal business development initiatives.

Other Duties

• Conduct basic market or client research to support business development planning.
• Provide assistance with registration for Morris Interactives public courses if necessary
• Answering incoming calls to Morris Interactives landline
• Provide administrative assistance to the Director of Business Development as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement of BD administrative processes and CRM practices.
• Ensuring a clean and well prepared office environment for in-person client facing meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

TECHNICALCOMPETENCIES:

·        Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail

·        Excellent written and verbal communication

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams

·        Understanding AI and how to leverage this tool for time management and job efficiency

·        Strong working knowledge of CRM platforms, preferably Pipedrive

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

·        Effective interpersonal and customer service skills

·        Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

·        Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Teams, CoPilot)

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Degree or diploma in business administration or related field 

·        3-5 years of experience in business administration or business support roles

·        Experience managing CRM tools (Pipedrive experience preferred)

·        Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous organizations or communities

Ideal Personal Profile

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives on keeping teams running smoothly behind the scenes. They take pride in their ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and bring order to complex processes. They understand that successful business development isn’t just about sales — it’s about process, relationships, follow-through, and consistent communication.

They are a natural communicator who enjoys supporting others, whether it’s preparing proposals, updating client records, or making sure no opportunity falls through the cracks in Pipedrive. Their strength lies in transforming ideas and conversations into clear actions, timelines, and deliverables— ensuring the BD team always has what they need to succeed.

This person brings a collaborative, people-first mindset and values the importance of teamwork. They understand that their administrative excellence helps others shine — and they take genuine satisfaction in that. Their calm, positive energy helps balance the fast-paced environment of business development, and their adaptability means they can pivot quickly when priorities change.

They are digitally competent, enjoy learning new systems and see technology (especially tools like Pipedrive, Excel, and AI) as essential for organization and efficiency. They are comfortable with providing administrative support for the Business Development team and know that accuracy and consistency build trust — both internally and with clients.

Above all, they are reliable, curious, and growth-minded — someone who values professional development, seeks to understand the “why” behind the work, and genuinely cares about helping Morris Interactive build strong relationships with clients and communities.

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