Business Development Representative

Overview Looking for a career, at a company where you love to work, all while working from the comfort of home? Are the “fine details” your bread and butter? Do you want to be part of a growing organization, on a team that’s interested in your development?

Willson International is a Customs Brokerage and Third-Party Logistics organization. At Willson, we’re creating an environment that empowers our people to reach their full potential, while embracing your strengths and ambitions. Whether it’s developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter with your loved ones, Willson International is the place for you.

Location: Remote, work from home

Description of Role

As a Business Development Representative, you are responsible for initiating business-to-business relationships with prospective clients. This includes researching, soliciting, and booking qualified brokerage sales leads for the outside Sales Account Executives.

Responsibilities Leverage strong prospecting and closing skills to achieve monthly and annual goals.

Initiate and build relationships in an effort to create sales leads.

Qualify prospect to ensure they are a target account for Willson International.

Work within a one-to-one partnership with an Account Executive.

Research and develop leads from various sources.

Gain access to decision makers for new account development.

Demonstrate ability to positively influence prospects (propose options/solutions).

Leverage service/company/industry expertise to overcome objections.

Manage and update account information and sales related activity.

Strive to meet and/or exceed KPI's.

Key Behaviours and Competencies Optimism in the face of rejection

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Energetic, client-focused

Knowledge and Educational Requirements High School Diploma is required; College Diploma in Business Administration and/or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years Inside sales experience.

Experience with SalesForce is an asset

Clear criminal check

Why you’ll love it at Willson We’ve been selected as a Top 100 Small-Medium Employer in Canada!

Work-from-home environment, with a home internet reimbursement

3 weeks vacation for all new hires

Company-matching RRSP program

We care about your loved ones too – that’s why we offer family medical benefit coverage (including significant mental-health practitioner coverage), Compassionate Care top-ups, and Maternity/Parental top-ups.

Change is crucial to success – training and certifications are covered to adapt to change with your best foot forward

#Oneteam – we recognize the value of our staff and celebrate the big moments together

The job posting is to fill an existing vacancy

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Sales, Business Development, and Research

Industries: Truck Transportation, Freight and Package Transportation, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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