Business Development Specialist (Barrie, ON)

GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions•Barrie, ON

6d•CA$47,000 - CA$57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a New Business Development Specialist, you’ll be on the front lines of growth, connecting with business leaders and introducing them to smarter, more effective benefits solutions. You’ll identify high-potential prospects and book meetings for our licensed advisors, playing a critical role in helping organizations better support their people. While this role is ideally suited for candidates located in the Barrie area, we welcome applications from qualified individuals across Ontario. Remote arrangements may be considered for candidates outside the Barrie area who are a strong fit for the team.

Requirements

Experience in sales, cold calling, or business development
Strong communication skills and a professional, confident presence
A goal-oriented mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
Comfort with technology and a desire to grow within a supportive, team-based culture
Accountable: You take ownership of your outcomes, positive or negative, without blaming others within the team or cross-functionally.
Effective Communicator: You communicate clearly, in a positive and respectful manner, while building relationships through tact and diplomacy.
Organized: You invest time in upfront planning to achieve goals and objectives.
KPI & Metric Deliverables: You demonstrate the consistent ability to meet or exceed monthly appointment quality and call volume targets through effective planning, execution, and performance management.

Responsibilities

Identify and prospect high-potential businesses across Canada
Initiate outreach through phone and email to start meaningful conversations
Qualify leads and book appointments for our licensed sales advisors
Track outreach activity, follow-ups, and outcomes in our CRM
Collaborate with teammates to share strategies, improve performance, and achieve team goals