Sales Development Representative - Canada

SWTCH Energy Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SWTCH Energy Inc. is seeking a Sales Development Representative to drive growth in Western Canada. You will identify and develop direct sales and channel partnerships, working with our Business Development team to nurture leads and build a robust pipeline.

The role requires West Coast hours and collaboration with marketing to meet milestones. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in sales or BD, a post-secondary degree, and a passion for clean energy.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree required.
• 2–3 years in sales, business development, or customer management.
• Experience in real estate development, transportation, or energy sectors.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to inbound leads.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects.
• Research target accounts and pursue leads to close agreements.
• Understand target markets, industries, programs, and regional approaches.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to hit milestones.
• Be knowledgeable about SWTCH products and competitive landscape.
• Maintain CRM activity and exceed performance metrics.

Skills

Organization

Strategy

Planning

Execution

Presentation

Verbal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Who We Are

SWTCH is pioneering EV charging solutions for multifamily and commercial properties across North America. Since 2016, our team of entrepreneurs, energy professionals, and technologists has been focused on unlocking the social, economic, and environmental benefits of widespread EV adoption. Today, our solutions are deployed in tens of thousands of locations —many of which are low-to-moderate income housing—helping to make clean mobility accessible for all.

With an expanding footprint across Canada and the U.S., we’re scaling quickly and looking for mission-driven talent to help accelerate our growth.

Job Opportunity

SWTCH is looking for a Sales Development Representative to help us scale and grow our business in Western Canada. Working closely with our Business Development team, you’ll help identify, develop, and support meaningful direct sales and channel partnerships for SWTCH. The SWTCH team is lean, motivated, and driven by our mission to realize a clean energy future. Please note this role will support our Western Canada team, and is required to work West Coast (Pacific or Mountain) hours.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to all inbound leads.
• Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects.
• Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads, and follow through to a successful agreement.
• Understand the target markets, including industry, public policy, regional programs, companies, projects, and which market strategies can be used to attract clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure that milestones are achieved.
• Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry, and positioning.
• Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on the competitive landscape
• Maintain customer activity in the CRM platform.
• Exceed performance metrics.

• Minimum of a post-secondary degree
• 2-3 years of experience in sales, business development, and customer management
• Experience in relevant industries such as real estate development, transportation, or energy
• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementing skills.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and passion for clean energy and mobility sectors.
• Ability to travel 15-20%
• Experience with CRM (Salesforce)

• Business Impact - As a core member of the executive team, you have the opportunity to take a lead role and make a significant impact on the culture and values of the company.
• Environmental Impact - We are a clean energy company with a mission to reduce carbon emissions globally to ensure a clean and sustainable future.
• Diversity - People develop their talents and skills in different ways. We value different paths and experiences. If you think you meet the qualifications we are seeking, take a chance and express your interest here.

SWTCH does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our P&C team. All qualifications will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Google Meet. SWTCH does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are contacted for any personal information via test and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard.

SWTCH Energy is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.