Junior Business Development Representative (Sales)

Adecco; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking a Junior Business Development Representative in Barrie, ON. This permanent role offers a base salary of $45K and emphasizes growth, lead generation, and client service. Ideal for recent graduates, the position promises training and support in B2B sales, focusing on building lasting client foundations. Responsibilities include servicing accounts, generating leads, and resolving customer complaints. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Full benefits and incentives are included.

Benefits

Full benefits

RRSP program

Commissions based on goals

Qualifications

• Some sales or business development experience preferred.
• Self-confident and able to work independently or in a team.
• Motivated to learn and succeed in B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Service existing accounts and establish new ones.
• Generate leads and follow up on sales inquiries.
• Prepare reports and analyze market trends.
• Resolve customer complaints and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiating skills

Presentation skills

Prospecting

Communication skills

Job description

Junior Business Development Representative job opening in Barrie, ON

Adecco Professional is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Junior Business Development Representative to join a well-established, growing international company who is looking to expand their team. A fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to get a start on their career in a B2B sales arena as the client is open to train and mentor the new team member. In this role, you will be responsible for general business prospecting, lead generation, research, negotiating, and closing sales, along with a variety of other duties. The ideal candidate will be self‑confident, have excellent customer service skills and an interest in sales from the ground up - a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build out a career in sales!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts
• Call on existing or potential sales outlets; follow up on leads and sales inquiries
• Lead generating and follow up to help promote the business and generate new sales
• Adjusting content of sales presentations by studying market and customer trends
• Liaise internally on a frequent basis to help with customer care and ensure customer satisfaction to expand business growth; this includes local and global
• Maintain and ensure accurate and timely upkeeping of the database to ensure a seamless service
• Keeping management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses
• Monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, existing products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
• Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Present sales presentations at customer meetings
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

• Ideally some sales / business development experience however strong customer service experience would also be considered
• Must be self‑confident with the ability to work on their own or be part of a team
• Motivated and driven to learn and become a successful B2B sales representative - keen for the hunt and building a solid foundation with clients for years to come
• Excellent prospecting, negotiating and presentation skills
• Excellence in customer service, closing sales, and territorial management; driven to make numerous calls per day and see the results of their work
• High level communication skills; ability to think on your feet and be prepared

Our client is offering a base salary of $45K with full benefits, RRSP program and other perks (added commissions once meeting goals as well). If you are looking to start or continue your sale career path in this Junior Business Development Representative job opening in Barrie, ON, please be sure to apply now. Our client is motivated to add someone enthusiastic and driven to the team so do not hesitate!