Business Development Executive - Entry Level - Inside Sales

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

Job summary

Generis is seeking a Business Development Executive to engage senior industry decision-makers and secure their participation in business summits. This entry-level role offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and a competitive earnings potential of $65k to $80k in the first year.

Benefits

Health benefits after 3 months

Tailored training and mentorship program

15 paid days off a year

Incentives for travel

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in fast-paced settings.
• Comfortable engaging with C-Level Executives.
• Ability to quickly learn about new industries.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outbound cold-calling with senior decision-makers.
• Consistently meet campaign targets focusing on metrics.
• Participate in continuous training sessions led by Sales Manager.

Skills

Ambitious

Motivated

Results-driven

Self-starter

Job description

Business Development Executive - Entry Level - Inside Sales

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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!

As a Business Development Executive at Generis, you will be reaching out to senior-level industry decision-makers, highlighting the value of attending our Summits and securing their participation. You will work in a team-oriented environment that is dedicated to driving exceptional sales results. Our goal is to take dedicated top performers and develop/mentor these individuals into leadership roles as our business continues to expand. Joining Generis provides an immediate opportunity for highly ambitious, motivated and talented individuals. A career with Generis offers a platform for growth, career development and an accelerated earning potential.

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)
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Events Services

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