Business Development Representative

Diagram; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing sustainability company is looking for a Business Development Representative who will be responsible for generating new sales opportunities and building relationships with potential partners. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in CRM software. This role offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for growth, with a potential earnings of up to $100,000 per year including base salary and bonuses.

Benefits

Extended healthcare plan

Generous paid days off

Ability to work remotely

Opportunities for training and development

Employee discounts at tentree

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in sales or business development, exceeding targets.
• Strong communication skills via phone and email.
• Proficient in Hubspot or similar CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new sales/partnership opportunities.
• Engage with new lead sources through multi-channel approaches.
• Maintain CRM system up to date with accurate information on leads.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Organization

Creative problem-solving

CRM proficiency

Tools

Hubspot

Job description

About Us

veritree is a planting management platform developed by tentree, a restorative apparel company that plants ten trees for every item sold. The technology that has powered tentree's tree planting is now accessible to other organizations who also want to help restore the planet through nature based solutions.

About You

Are you passionate about business development and sustainability? Can you identify which brands, organizations and communities will benefit from investing in exciting sustainability initiatives? Are you ready to help veritree and tentree restore the planet by making Nature Based Solutions more accessible?

As a Business Development Representative at veritree, you are responsible for finding and screening potential customers and brand communities that will benefit from investing in verified restoration initiatives. As the first line of communication with prospective customers, you will have a strong understanding of the veritree value proposition, our sales process, and the business pipeline. Since every potential partner is an opportunity for us to make a positive impact through tree planting, it is extremely important you have excellent communication and organization skills.

Objectives

• Proactively seek new business opportunities by identifying and engaging with new lead sources
• Work cross-departmentally with Marketing to create outbound campaigns aimed at high-value targets
• Represent veritree’s products and services, starting with a comprehensive understanding and leading to consumer research to identify how our solutions meet needs
• Accurately record conversations and manage CRM pipeline of opportunities and engage sales executives for next steps
• Book sales meetings with veritree Partnership Managers and Executives

What will you be doing?

• You will identify and generate new sales/partnership opportunities
• You will hit activity goals through a multi-channel approach that includes cold calling, emailing, and networking
• You will think creatively to build relationships with relevant stakeholders and identify decision-makers within target organizations
• You will identify prospect’s needs and suggest appropriate products/services
• You will build trust with prospective partners/customers as their first point of contact during initial stages of the sales cycle
• You will proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
• You will set up meetings or calls between prospective customers and veritree sales executives
• You will keep CRM 100% up to date to understand where we stand with every lead, log details of every interaction, and follow up
• You will strategically call high-potential prospects for the purpose of booking a demo with veritree executives
• You will report to the Head of Partnerships with weekly, monthly and quarterly results (including revenue, pipeline growth, and statistics)
• You must be flexible, open-minded, and willing to work cross-functionally as veritree grows

Professional Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in sales, business development, with a history of exceeding targets
• Strong communication skills via phone and email with a natural conversational tone
• Proficient with Hubspot or other CRM software

Personal Strengths

• Willingness to learn and grow in the job with a strong desire to move up within a sales organization
• Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills
• Strong organization, time management, and process oriented skills
• Desire to work within a start-up environment with a flexible and resilient mindset

Benefits

• Extended healthcare plan
• Generous paid days off
• Ability to work remotely
• Opportunities for training and development
• Employee discounts at tentree

Typical On Target Earnings for this position is up to $100,000 per year, consisting of a base salary of $40,000-$60,000 plus a variable sales bonus. The final salary offer will be based on your qualifications, job-related skills, and relevant experience. In addition, veritree's total rewards offering also includes comprehensive benefits, a certified inspiring workplace, and exclusive perks to reward your exceptional performance and contributions.

veritree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs