Business Development Executive - Entry Level - Inside Sales

Generis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A business development company in Toronto is seeking a Business Development Executive to engage in outbound cold-calling with senior decision-makers and generate leads for their B2B conferences. The role requires 1+ year of experience in fast-paced environments and strong communication skills. The compensation includes a base salary of $65k–$80k plus an uncapped commission structure and health benefits. The position is 100% in-office, offering career advancement opportunities in management.

Benefits

Health benefits after 3 months

Mental health and lifestyle support

15 paid days off per year

Incentives for travel to business summits

Tailored training and mentorship program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in relevant fast-paced settings.
• Comfortable engaging with C-Level Executives.
• Ambitious, motivated, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outbound cold-calling with senior decision-makers.
• Consistently meet campaign targets for lead generation.
• Participate in continuous training with Sales Manager.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced settings (customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales)

Metrics-driven performance

Excellent communication skills

Engaging with C-Level Executives

Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Business Development Executive

Generis is proudly ranked on;

2025 - The America’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times

2024 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

2020 - The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times

2020 - Growth List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Canadian Business and Maclean’s

2020 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

2019 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail

WHO WE ARE:

Generis organizes and delivers industry leading B2B conferences allowing business leaders to discuss, learn and network. Our focus on transforming the way people connect has allowed us to work with exciting brands such as Amazon, Tesla, NHL, NASA, AstraZeneca, Ford and more!

Generis was formed with the vision of redefining how knowledge transfer and face-to-face interactions take place. We see an opportunity to enhance the partnership experience by understanding how executives and professionals create and sustain successful relationships. Our commitment to delivering world-class content and connecting business ideas with relationship opportunities is the Generis experience. We are thrilled to have expanded our operations across both the North American and European markets!

On Target Earnings (OTE) within the first year- $65k – $80k ++

Work Environment: 100% in office

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:00PM, Friday 8:30 - 4:30 PM

Location: Office located Downtown Toronto (Richmond & Bathurst) 555 Richmond Street West

The Individual:

• 1+ year of experience in fast-paced settings (customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales)
• Thrives in metrics-driven environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Ambitious, motivated, and results-driven
• Comfortable engaging with C-Level Executives
• Responsive to feedback and quick to implement improvements
• Ability to quickly learn about new industries and trends
• Self-starter with strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Seeks career advancement and growth opportunities

Duties and Day-To-Day:

• Engage in outbound cold-calling with senior decision-makers in targeted industries to explore their interest in attending our business summits.
• Consistently meet weekly, monthly, and overall campaign targets, focusing on metrics such as call volume, lead generation, and new business acquisition.
• Responsible for generating your own leads to maintain a healthy pipeline of contacts that you can reach out to in your business development efforts.
• Stay up to date with industry news, clients and proposition value for designated products you are supporting.
• Participate in thorough and continuous training sessions led by your Sales Manager, collaborating closely on a daily basis to develop your expertise in sales and business knowledge

The Package:

• Base salary with opportunity of quick increases based on performance
• Strong, uncapped performance based commission structure
• Top performers will fast-track their career progression into Management opportunities
• Incentives and opportunity for travel to participate in our business summits
• Health benefits after 3-months of employment + extended mental health and lifestyle tools and support hub
• Tailored training and mentorship program
• Monthly company-wide town hall meeting with announcements, awards and social festivities
• 15 paid days off a year + Holiday Office Closure

Generis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.