Lead Generation Specialist

Systemex Industries Conseils; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemex Group in Montreal is seeking a results-driven outbound sales professional to generate new business for Systemex Automation (SA), targeting industrial, automation, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. You will research decision-makers, qualify leads, schedule discovery meetings for the VP of Sales & Marketing and the automation sales team, and maintain CRM records.

Fluency in French is mandatory; English helpful for internal communication.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in lead generation, business development, SDR, inside sales, or a similar outbound sales role.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Identify, research, and engage decision-makers within target industrial, automation, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, mining, and processing organizations.
• Build and maintain targeted account lists, ensuring accurate prospect and company information.
• Qualify leads based on company fit, project timing, budget, and decision-making authority.
• Schedule qualified discovery meetings for the VP of Sales & Marketing and the Automation sales team.
• Maintain accurate records, outreach activities, follow-ups, and pipeline updates in CRM.
• Coordinate follow-up activities with the sales team and participate in weekly sales meetings and pipeline reviews.
• Provide weekly activity and performance reports to support visibility on lead generation results.

Skills

Outbound sales

French proficiency

English proficiency

Excellent communication

Organized

Job description

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

• Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part of Systemex Automation (SA)

SA is an engineering and automation integration firm delivering innovative solutions for manufacturing, warehouse automation, and industrial process industries.

Our Multidisciplinary Team Combines Expertise In Automation, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Development, And Systems Integration To Deliver Turnkey Solutions. Our Work Spans Five Key Areas

• Custom Projects
• Standard Automated Modular Cell Solutions
• Warehouse Automation
• Software Services & Products
• Industrial Digital Solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and making a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Identify, research, and engage decision-makers within target industrial, automation, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, mining, and processing organizations.
• Build and maintain targeted account lists, ensuring accurate prospect and company information.
• Qualify leads based on company fit, project timing, budget, and decision-making authority.
• Schedule qualified discovery meetings for the VP of Sales & Marketing and the Automation sales team.
• Maintain accurate records, outreach activities, follow-ups, and pipeline updates in CRM.
• Coordinate follow-up activities with the sales team and participate in weekly sales meetings and pipeline reviews.
• Provide weekly activity and performance reports to support visibility on lead generation results.

What We’re Looking For

• 4–8 years of experience in lead generation, business development, SDR, inside sales, or a similar outbound sales role.
• Experience selling or supporting industrial, automation, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, or technical solutions is a strong asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong phone presence and confidence speaking with senior decision-makers.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a KPI-driven environment while multitasking and prioritizing effectively.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.
• Why Join Systemex?
• Work with one of Canada's fastest-growing industrial engineering companies
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation, robotics, AI, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Career growth into Business Development, Account Management, or Sales Leadership
• Collaborative, high-performance culture
• Opportunity to help shape the future of industrial manufacturing across North America
• Competitive compensation, insurance, health spending account, telemedicine, and group RRSP;
• A welcoming work environment, brand new office space, social club activities and events, free coffee and snacks, health spending account, cell phone allowance, etc.
• If you are results-driven, enjoy building relationships, and want to contribute to the future of industrial automation, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.