Bilingual Account Development Executive

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a bilingual Account Development Executive in Southwestern Ontario. This role focuses on generating and qualifying leads, contributing directly to sales opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in B2B lead generation and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Thoughtfully designed benefits package

Variable and commission compensation opportunities

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving or exceeding quarterly sales targets.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to develop a territory strategy.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound outreach.
• Qualify and develop inbound leads from campaigns.

Skills

B2B lead generation

Communication skills

Goal-oriented attitude

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of proven outbound lead generation experience

Tools

Salesforce.com

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Outreach

Job description

Hiring Manager: Ajay Jose

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Niloy Mollah

Job Code Level: RTP3

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YOUR IMPACT

OpenText has established global Centers of Excellence for Account Development to support best-in-class cloud software technology and solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with a high-performing team to attract and qualify prospects exploring OpenText solutions. Your efforts will directly contribute to generating sales opportunities, driving pipeline growth, and achieving revenue goals.

This position is ideal for energetic, tech-savvy, motivated, and creative professionals. With a strong foundation in B2B lead generation and business development, you will receive top-notch onboarding, on-the-job coaching, and personalized development to support your professional growth and future roles in Sales, Pre-Sales, Solution Consultancy, or Management.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Partner with Account Executives to develop a territory strategy for discovering, nurturing, and qualifying a pipeline of leads.
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound cold calling, personalized emails, social media engagement, and video communications.
• Qualify and develop inbound leads generated by campaigns and digital events, building customer profiles and identifying key pain points OpenText can resolve.
• Act as part of a "win team" to support the progression of sales opportunities, re-engaging leads and nurturing relationships to drive pipeline acceleration and closure.
• Build trusted customer relationships by acting as a business advisor and mapping the buying process with targeted contacts.
• Leverage Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, DiscoverOrg, and Outreach to identify contacts, track progress, and forecast outcomes.
• Qualify leads using the BANT criteria (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) to ensure high-quality Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).
• Receive ongoing coaching and participate in skill-building activities to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Proven success in achieving or exceeding quarterly sales targets.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand, and address prospects’ business challenges.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Creativity and resilience when researching leads and cold calling prospects.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is constant.
• Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Goal-oriented mindset with strong analytical abilities and a track record of ownership and execution.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and DiscoverOrg is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of proven outbound lead generation experience in a technology environment preferred.

ONE LAST THING

At OpenText, we go beyond being a global technology leader—we are a community united by a passion for innovation, collaboration, and success. As an Account Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sales at OpenText while growing your career in an exciting and dynamic environment.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. It promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.