Business Development Associate (TORONTO)

Notified•Toronto, ON

5h•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Notified Sales team! The role is initially 5 days per week at 155 University Ave. but can be hybrid remote (WFH Monday and Friday) for those achieving goals 2 consecutive months. The pay is 60K CAD base plus commissions. Annual commission target is $30k with the ability to earn additional commissions for exceeding target. In June this role will change to an hourly position (28.85 CAD) plus a commission target of 30K CAD with the ability to earn additional commissions for exceeding target. The Business Development Associate is the entry point to a rewarding career at Notified. Working directly with Sales Executives – New Logo Hunters and Account Managers – you will be focusing on developing sales opportunities and booking qualified sales meetings. You will enjoy the thrill of the chase as our representatives thrive on competition. Your commercial mindset and natural tenacity will be key in researching the right contacts, preparing your opening pitch, and closing the prospect for a first meeting that holds, while maintaining a casual, fun feel! We are looking for someone who loves a challenge. Our training program is designed to be an ongoing process with a helpful management team that is invested in the success of each of our representatives! There are great progression opportunities within 8 to 12 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, marketing, or a related field
1+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience required OR applicable experience with lead generation, cold calling, networking, or other external outreach efforts
Prepare to give examples of tenacity, resilience, and achievement
Determination and resilience will be key - you will have a quota, and your persistence and go-getter attitude will be a key part of your success
Great communications skills - you must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly
A hunger to learn and develop yourself - we will give you all the tools to need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!
Basic knowledge of sales theories and techniques and ability to deal tactfully and courteously with clients
Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
Ability to work both individually and with a team
Competitive and team minded spirit with an eagerness to exceed targets regularly

Nice To Haves

B2B technology sales experience preferred

Responsibilities

Developing sales opportunities through extensive cold-calling activities and other outreach tactics to turn prospective customers into qualified sales opportunities
Maintaining established daily call volumes – work hard, play hard mentality needed
Carefully and accurately documenting leads, and appointments through our CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals