Business Growth Associate
Job Description
Location: Hybrid. Office Downtown, Ottawa, ON
Type: Full-time Monday - Friday
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000. Plus commission-heavy, growth-focused role
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Business Growth Associate to join an established digital marketing agency. This role is ideal for an early-career sales professional who has built initial momentum and is ready to further develop their sales craft in a modern, performance-driven environment.
This is a hands-on sales role, focused on acquiring new clients and promoting digital marketing services. You will work closely with leadership and marketing teams in a collaborative, execution-focused setting.
Key Responsibilities
Client Acquisition & Sales
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Build and close new business from inbound leads and self-generated prospects using modern outbound and inbound methods (LinkedIn, cold outreach, CRM activity, networking, referrals, events).
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Conduct structured discovery calls to understand client needs and translate challenges into tailored digital marketing solutions.
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Develop and present proposals in collaboration with internal teams.
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Manage pipeline activity, forecasts, and sales documentation within the CRM and contract platform.
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Consistently meet and exceed individual sales targets.
Client Relationship Support
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Support new clients through onboarding, kickoff calls, and early-stage alignment to ensure strong launches and retention.
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Maintain active relationships through regular communication and strategic check-ins.
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Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with internal teams.
Brand Representation & Events
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Represent the company at tradeshows, networking events, and industry functions.
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Participate in internal and client strategy discussions as required.
Strategic Contribution
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Contribute ideas to improve sales processes, messaging, and go-to-market execution.
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Play an active role in shaping how the sales function evolves as the business scales.
Required Qualifications (Very Important to Client)
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2–4 years of sales experience in business development, account management, or a similar role
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Hands-on sales success — candidates must be able to clearly articulate how they personally converted leads, closed deals, and generated revenue
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Digital marketing experience or strong understanding of the landscape (agency experience, SaaS, self-taught, or formal education all acceptable).
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Proven ability to manage a pipeline and hit or exceed targets.
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Strong discovery, presentation, and negotiation skills with a consultative approach.
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Comfortable using CRM systems, sales tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
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Driven, coachable, adaptable, and motivated by growth and performance-based compensation.
Why This Opportunity
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Uncapped commission structure with meaningful upside tied directly to individual results.
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Designed for sellers who want earnings to scale with performance, not tenure.
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Comprehensive health and insurance benefits.
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Flexible work environment with opportunities to connect in person in Ottawa.
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Ongoing professional development and direct exposure to leadership.
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High-performance, no-ego culture that values execution and accountability.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Ontario's Pay Transparency laws, TAG HR is committed to providing clear and accessible information regarding compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.
At TAG HR, we believe hiring should be human-led. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen out applicants. Every application is reviewed by a real person, because people deserve to be seen as more than keywords.