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The Business Development Director will play a pivotal role in driving sustained regional and national growth by identifying, engaging, and securing long-term partnerships with successful dentists and dental practices. This is a high-impact, territory-based leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced organization. It combines proactive deal sourcing, acquisition lifecycle management, and strategic external relationship development all aligned with robust corporate growth plans. You will be instrumental in shaping expansion strategy while building trusted relationships across the dental and advisory community. Lead strategic initiatives to identify, engage, and secure dental practice partnerships Manage the full acquisition lifecycle from initial evaluation through deal execution Build and maintain strong relationships with accountants, legal advisors, wealth managers, and other key stakeholders Partner closely with Corporate Development to assess investment opportunities and contribute to strategic recommendations Develop and execute territory-specific growth plans aligned with corporate objectives Represent the organization in high-level meetings and presentations with C-suite leaders and practice owners Provide leadership and mentorship while fostering cross-functional collaboration Coordinate internal teams to ensure seamless execution of acquisition and partnership strategies Travel regularly within the region to support deal sourcing and relationship building Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to identify emerging growth opportunities Education & Qualifications University degree (Business focus preferred) 78 years of business development experience (dental industry preferred) Proven success managing territory plans and executing strategic growth initiatives Established relationships within the dental community strongly preferred Ability and willingness to travel frequently Required Skills & Competencies Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong analytical capability Excellent communication and presentation skills (including C-suite engagement) Exceptional time management and ability to prioritize in high-pressure environments Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability Customer-centric mindset with strong commercial acumen Independent, driven self-starter who thrives with autonomy Proven track record of high performance in competitive industries Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with high visibility and direct impact Frequent travel across Alberta and potentially other provinces Collaborative team environment with meaningful opportunity to influence strategic direction 123Dentist is one of Canadas largest and fastest-growing dental support organizations, proudly supporting 450+ community-rooted clinics and 8,000+ team members nationwide all united by one mission: to make Canadians smile We provide the non-clinical backbone HR, marketing, finance, operations, and strategic growth so dental teams can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Be part of a team thats helping Canada smile one patient visit at a time. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr