Junior Sous Chef - Canoe

Canoe Restaurant & Bar; Toronto; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Avantier Inc. in Remote Canada is looking for an motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Business Development Representative who is eager to start a career in business development.

This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to learn, grow, and build a successful career with a supportive team. You will work closely with leadership and marketing, participate in ongoing coaching, and gain hands-on experience across the full business development cycle, from outreach to closing opportunities,

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong interest in starting a career in business development.
• Willingness to learn and be coached.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with new people.
• Self‑motivated and eager to grow.
• Ability to stay positive and persistent when facing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Learn and participate in the full business development cycle, from initial outreach to closing opportunities.
• Reach out to potential customers through calls, emails, networking, and other outreach methods.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients.
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assist with presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to meet potential customers.
• Work toward monthly and quarterly goals with guidance from leadership.
• Collaborate with Business Development Leadership, Marketing, and other internal teams.
• Participate in training sessions and ongoing coaching to continuously improve your business development skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Coachable

Positive attitude

Persistent

Speaking with new people

Customer relations

Education

Recent graduates encouraged

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Remote

Business Development Representative (Entry Level)

At Avantier, you won’t just “have a job”—you’ll work on real, cutting-edge technology that’s used in the real world. We’re a global photonics company.

About Avantier Inc.

We’re a global photonics company (25+ years strong) specializing in custom optical design, engineering, and manufacturing. We build high-precision solutions for industries that matter—fast-moving, technical, and never boring.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with managers and cross-functional teams (not sit on the sidelines)
• Grow, collaborate, and succeed with our team

Why People Join Us

• You’ll learn fast and grow fast
• Your work will have visible, real impact
• The environment is high-energy, hands-on, and performance-driven

What You Get

• Competitive pay + medical benefits
• A team that takes both performance and development seriously

If you want to grow, be challenged, and actually make an impact—this is the place.

Position Overview

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Business Development Representatives who are ready to start their career in business development. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and build a successful career in a supportive environment.

No prior experience is required. We provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to help you develop the skills needed to succeed. You will learn how to connect with potential customers, understand their needs, present solutions, and grow into a confident business development professional.

In this role, you will work closely with business development leaders, marketing, and other team members while gaining hands‑on experience in the full business development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and participate in the full business development cycle, from initial outreach to closing opportunities
• Reach out to potential customers through calls, emails, networking, and other outreach methods
• Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clientsAsk questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Assist with presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to meet potential customers
• Work toward monthly and quarterly goals with guidance from leadership
• Collaborate with Business Development Leadership, Marketing, and other internal teams
• Participate in training sessions and ongoing coaching to continuously improve your business development skills

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• No prior experience required
• Strong interest in starting a career in business development
• Willingness to learn and be coached
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking with new people
• Self‑motivated and eager to grow
• Ability to stay positive and persistent when facing challenges

Preferred (Not Required)

• Sales internship, customer service experience, retail, or business experience
• Experience with presentations, phone calls, or customer interaction
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Performance-based bonus and commission opportunities
• Training and ongoing coaching
• Supportive team environment

Flexible work from home options available.