Business Development Trainee (Remote, Canada Focus)

About the role

A fully remote Business Development Trainee position based in Pakistan, supporting business development operations for Canadian clients. The trainee prepares responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), reviews client requisitions and develops accurate, professional submissions aligned with client needs. The role is open to candidates comfortable working during Canadian business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze client requisitions, RFPs and other business opportunities from Canadian clients.
• Prepare professional proposals and responses based on client requirements and submission guidelines.
• Identify key requirements, qualifications, deliverables and submission criteria in job requisitions.
• Coordinate with internal recruitment and business development teams to gather information for client submissions.
• Prepare and maintain proposal documents, candidate submission details, compliance checklists and supporting documentation.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, complete, properly formatted and delivered on time; track RFPs, requisitions and deadlines.
• Research to support proposal development and identify relevant opportunities.
• Maintain organized records of client requirements, proposals and communications, and communicate with internal teams to clarify requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in business development, proposal writing, RFP responses or a similar role.
• Excellent written English and professional business communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work with Canadian clients and follow Canadian business practices.
• Preferred: experience with RFP responses, Canadian client requisitions, staffing, recruitment, consulting or IT services proposals, public-sector clients, vendor portals or procurement documentation.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail, research, documentation, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and handle detailed requirements.

Working hours are 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Candidates apply by submitting an updated CV highlighting proposal writing, RFP preparation, requisition analysis or business development support experience.