Business Development Director - Edmonton, AB
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About the role
Team: Business Development
Reports To: VP, Business Development
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
About 123Dentist
At 123Dentist, we are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing dental support organizations, supporting a network of over 450 clinics and 8,000 team members nationwide.
We partner with dentists and clinical teams by providing the non-clinical infrastructure they need to thrive, including operations, finance, marketing, HR, and strategic growth support. This enables dental professionals to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while we support the business behind the practice.
Our continued growth is driven by acquisitions, partnerships, and long-term relationships within the dental community, supported by a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainable expansion across Canada.
About the Role
The Business Development Director plays a critical role in driving regional and national growth by identifying, engaging, and securing partnerships with dental practices.
This is a high-impact, territory-based role responsible for originating and advancing acquisition opportunities across Alberta and surrounding markets. You will own the relationship development and early-stage deal process, working closely with internal Corporate Development and Operations teams to evaluate opportunities and support successful transactions.
Beyond deal sourcing, this role requires strong external presence within the dental ecosystem, building trusted relationships with dentists, advisors, and industry stakeholders. You will act as a key representative of 123Dentist in the market, helping shape how the organization grows and expands its footprint.
This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is commercially driven, and is comfortable operating at both strategic and relationship levels.
What You’ll Do
Identify, engage, and develop new dental practice partnership opportunities across the territory
Manage the early and mid-stages of the acquisition lifecycle, from initial outreach through evaluation and deal progression
Build and maintain strong relationships with key referral partners including accountants, legal advisors, and wealth managers
Partner closely with Corporate Development to assess opportunities and support investment recommendations
Develop and execute territory-based growth strategies aligned with national expansion priorities
Represent 123Dentist in meetings with dentists, practice owners, and senior stakeholders
Maintain active market intelligence, tracking competitors, trends, and emerging opportunities
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from deal sourcing to execution
Travel regularly within Alberta and surrounding regions to support relationship building and opportunity development.
What You Bring
7–8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial growth roles
Experience in healthcare, dental, or multi-site service environments is strongly preferred
Proven track record of managing territory-based growth strategies
Strong network within the dental or professional services community is an asset
University degree in Business or related field
Strong financial and analytical capability, including proficiency in Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience engaging senior stakeholders and business owners
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess and progress opportunities independently
Highly self-driven, with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel frequently within the region.
What Sets You Apart
You bring a strong blend of commercial instinct, relationship depth, and execution discipline. You are comfortable operating independently in market, building trust with senior stakeholders, and advancing opportunities without heavy structure. You think strategically about territory growth while maintaining focus on practical deal execution and outcomes.
Why Join 123Dentist?
Be part of a leading national dental support organization with strong growth momentum
Play a direct role in shaping regional and national expansion
Work closely with senior leadership and Corporate Development teams
Operate in a high-autonomy, performance-driven environment with meaningful impact.
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