Business Development Representative, Inbound

Geotab; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IoT and connected transportation is seeking an Inbound Business Development Representative in Oakville. This role focuses on maximizing sales opportunities through effective lead follow-up and collaboration with the Marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, excellent communication skills, and understanding of fleet management and telematics.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Electric vehicle purchase incentives

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in technical sales preferred.
• Understanding of lead qualification methods.
• Strong aptitude for understanding technical and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales activity through inbound lead follow-up.
• Synergize with Marketing and Events teams.
• Maximize opportunities by qualifying leads using BANT criteria.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Listening skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical competence

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Representative, Inbound

Who we are

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace , offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblog and follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram . Join ourtalent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Inbound Business Development Representative who will develop sales activity within their assigned segments through inbound lead follow-up. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As an Inbound Business Development Representative your key area of responsibility will be to synergize with the Marketing and Events teams to follow-up on prospective opportunities, for those who have shown an interest in our solutions. As the liaison between potential clients and our suite of innovative solutions, this integral role is crafted to foster sales growth within designated market segments via inbound lead prospecting strategies.

How you'll make an impact:

• Maximize the opportunities available to our partners/BDMs by reviewing and qualifying sales leads and opportunities using predefined BANT criteria.
• Strive to meet and exceed both personal and team goals in net subscriptions.
• Maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of the Geotab ecosystem and effectively communicate the value proposition to prospects as a subject matter expert (SME).
• Interact with prospective customers who have inquired via live chat, website, conference or event; engage prospects and showcase Geotab’s capabilities through compelling demonstrations.
• Provide thorough, timely, successful follow-up to inbound inquiries.
• Accurately assess prospect requirements, articulate relevant Geotab solutions, and schedule qualified appointments for BDMs and PAMs.
• Appropriately distribute qualified leads to BDMs or PAMs based on Geotab segmentation.
• Maintain organizational SLAs on inbound requests.
• Serve as Brand Ambassador, ensuring a positive and professional representation of Geotab with potential customers and prospects.
• Acquire and maintain an in-depth understanding of Geotab products, target fleet applications, and the business objectives of potential customers and partners.
• Collaborate with the Partner Account Managers (PAMs) and Business Development Managers (BDMs) in gathering essential partner/customer information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and lead status in Geotab’s CRM (Salesforce).
• Collect valuable market & customer intelligence from the segment/account managers/BDMs regarding customer needs/challenges.
• Tailor product presentations to the specific needs and core business of each partner.
• Foster company credibility, enhance brand value, and establish trust within the assigned business channel and their customer base.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all Geotab products, marketplace products, technology platforms and industry trends that impact the appropriate channel/network.
• Provide regular reports on outreach activities, lead status, conversion rates, and other key metrics.
• Attend and support industry trade shows.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role:

1-3 years experience in technical sales, an understanding of fleet management and telematics preferred.

Understanding of sales techniques and methods used for lead qualification.

Strong customer service orientation to address inquiries and provide information.

Strong listening skills to understand needs and respond accordingly.

Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to convey information effectively.

Proficient in written communication, able to document technology solutions in precise detail.

Skilled at developing rapport with potential customers.

Strong aptitude for understanding technical and business requirements.

Ability to translate technical solutions to meet customer requirements.

Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

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