Business Development Representative - Canada

riverside.fm•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$60,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Riverside is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join their next hiring cohort. This role is crucial for the company's growth, focusing on identifying and engaging potential customers through outbound outreach. The BDR will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, researching and identifying high-potential leads, qualifying opportunities, and setting up sales conversations. The position involves crafting compelling messaging, utilizing cold calls, understanding prospect needs, and collaborating with the team to refine outbound strategies. This role is ideal for a motivated, goal-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of making things happen. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform to help content creators, podcasters, and marketers at major brands create high-quality content with ease, streamlining the entire production process.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt your message across different channels.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
A self-driven, goal-oriented mindset, always striving to learn and improve.
Experience with outbound prospecting via cold calls, emails, and social media.
Strong executive presence and ability to build meaningful connections quickly.
A creative approach to outreach, constantly thinking of new ways to engage potential customers.
Attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting metrics.
Flexibility to travel occasionally for conferences and networking opportunities.
Candidates must be based in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Responsibilities

Researching, identifying, and engaging high-potential leads through outbound outreach.
Qualifying opportunities and setting the stage for meaningful sales conversations.
Crafting compelling messaging for outreach.
Connecting with prospects through cold calls.
Digging into each prospect’s unique needs to uncover potential fit.
Collaborating with the team to bring fresh ideas and strategies that refine our outbound approach.
Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting metrics.