KIMBO Design is a full-service creative agency delivering strategy, design, content, and digital solutions for public sector organizations, non-profits, and purpose-driven businesses. We partner with our clients to solve complex communication challenges, support digital transformation, and build trust through clear, accessible, and effective design.
Our work spans branding, websites, content design, public engagement, and campaign development, and is grounded in strong relationships, thoughtful process, and long-term impact.
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager/ RFP Writer to help us grow our client base and deepen relationships across government, municipal, Crown, and enterprise sectors.
What You’ll Do
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across federal, provincial, municipal, Crown corporation, and enterprise sectors.
• Lead proactive outreach within the federal and provincial government buying ecosystem, including relationship-building with procurement teams, program owners, and communications and IT leaders.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers (procurement officers, project leads, communications and IT managers).
• Monitor and respond to relevant RFPs and RFIs with tailored proposals.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations, capability decks, and case study content in collaboration with our creative team.
• Maintain a CRM or pipeline to track leads and opportunities.
• Attend industry events, webinars, and conferences (in-person or virtual) to grow Kimbo’s network and visibility.
Who You Are
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, agency business development, or public sector procurement.
• Demonstrated experience conducting outreach within federal and provincial government buying environments, including navigating procurement frameworks and long sales cycles.
• Proven ability to sell services (not products) using a consultative approach.
• Strong understanding of Canadian public procurement processes and government culture.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with creative, digital, or communications services is a major plus.
• Self-starter who’s excited to shape and grow a BD function within a purpose-driven agency.
Nice to Have
• Direct experience selling to municipalities, Crown agencies, or ministries.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, or content strategy.
• Past work in or alongside a creative or digital agency.
Benefits
• Opportunity to work with a mission-aligned team on impactful public-interest projects.
• Competitive compensation (salary or commission/bonus structure negotiable).
To Apply
Please send your resume and a short note about your experience to carrers@kimbodesign.ca with the subject line:
BD Manager Application – [Your Name]
