Business Development Associate

Tech Talent International; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Bonus

Benefits

Vacation

Discounted equity purchase

RRSP matching

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Software International (SI) has an exciting opening for a Business Development Associate in Mississauga (Greater Toronto Area), a hybrid role with three days in office. The successful candidate will target software companies for acquisition, manage a dynamic sales pipeline and build relationships with owners and C-level executives.

Eligible candidates benefit from uncapped commissions, bonus, benefits, vacation, equity purchase options, RRSP matching, and clear growth paths.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a business development/lead generation role, ideally in a B2B environment.
• Experience with cold calling, preferably to founders and C-suite executives.
• Ability to manage a pipeline of leads and exceed prospecting target quotas.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting to C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify sales targets and nurture leads; proactively initiate and maintain relationships with owners of software businesses by phone, email, LinkedIn, conferences and in-person meetings.
• Respond to inbound leads and articulate Volaris acquisition criteria and value proposition to owners of target software businesses.
• Assist in M&A pipeline process; develop tailored messaging; coordinate appointments; generate reports and move opportunities through the pipeline.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests in a fast-paced environment; conduct market research to identify attractive markets and software companies to acquire.
• Demonstrate creativity, persistence, and credibility in reaching out to Owners, Operators and C-suite leadership.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold calling

Pipeline management

C-suite communication

Sales forecasting

M&A awareness

Salesforce

B2B software

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn outreach

Job description

About the job Business Development Associate

Software International (SI)supplies talent to various Fortune 1000 and other technology/consulting/telecom/engineering clients across Canada and the US.

Our client is large, publicly traded software company with operations in 30+ countries world wide with revenue exceeding $35 billion. They specialize in the acquisition of B2B companies and design and implementation and support of various B2B software across a wide range of industries. They are seeking to add a strong Business Development Associate to their team which will be focusing on the European market. This role offer unlimited earning potential and amazing career growth.

Role : Business DevelopmentAssociate

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga) - Hybrid (3 days in office)

Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary : $55,000 - 75,000/year + Uncapped commissions + bonus + benefits + vacation + discounted company equity purchase + RRSP matching + opportunity for growth within company

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

Summary

This is a client-facing role, and we are looking for a driven, energetic, and professional individual to join our growing team. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a talent for relationship building. The role requires expertise in accurately capturing and qualifying leads, effectively managing a sales pipeline, and achieving weekly, monthly and quarterly targets. The role of Business Development Associate provides a challenging career opportunity as well as career advancement within Volaris Group. Working closely with senior leaders within Volaris, the successful candidate will help find creative ways to source & connect with suitable software companies for us to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify sales targets and nurture leads Proactively initiate and maintain relationships with owners of software businesses by phone, email, LinkedIn, conferences / trade shows and in person meetings. Obtain high-level financial and operational information about target companies.
• Respond to inbound leads - Understand and articulate Volaris acquisition criteria and unique value proposition to owners of target software businesses both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in M&A pipeline process Develop tailored messaging that engages critical decision-makers. Coordinate appointments (webinars, in-person meetings, event preparation, etc.). Generate reports on leads, set up qualified appointments and move opportunities through the M&A pipeline.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests in a high-pressure and time-sensitive environment Conduct research to identify and map out potentially attractive markets to pursue and software companies to acquire. Perform any other reasonable duties as required.
• Demonstrate creativity, persistence, and credibility in reaching out to Owners, Operators and C-Suite leadership.

Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a business development/lead generation role, ideally in a B2B environment.
• Possess extensive experience with cold calling, preferably to founders and c-suite executives to generate an effective acquisition funnel.
• Ability to manage a pipeline of leads and exceed prospecting target quotas. You are highly metrics-driven.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting to C-suite executives and business owners.
• Proficiency in European languages is a strong asset
• Experience working in M&A, software, or technology is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Salesforce is an asset.
• Highly energetic and proactive in nature. Passionate about building relationships.
• Professional attitude and a persistent and solid work ethic. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-oriented hybrid environment.