Senior Business Development Manager

IMSM

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in new business sales, preferably in relevant industry or sector.
  • Proven ability to self-generate leads and efficiently convert prospects into clients.
  • Track record of consistently achieving or surpassing individual sales targets.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a focus on negotiation.
  • Resilience and motivation driven by results, with a proactive attitude.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and a commitment to accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve individual new business revenue targets by maintaining focus on sales execution.
  • Engage in proactive pipeline generation through various channels including networking and referrals.
  • Execute both inbound and outbound sales processes to optimize conversion rates.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
  • Represent the company at events, enhancing visibility and generating leads.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and adhere to CRM principles for pipeline management.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership for support on complex sales and contribute to team performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Fully remote work environment allowing for flexible work-life balance.
  • Engagement with innovative sales tools and methodologies.
  • Partnership with marketing to enhance lead generation efforts.
  • Potential for career progression into senior roles over time.
Full Job Description
Role Overview
The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for delivering new client acquisition and driving revenue growth through proactive prospecting and effective sales execution. Carrying a mid-level personal sales target, the role demands a strong focus on self-generating opportunities and building trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Sales Delivery
  • Carry an individual new business revenue target, consistently delivering results.
  • Proactively self-generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.
  • Manage inbound and outbound sales execution, optimising conversion rates across the funnel.
  • Manage the end-to-end sales cycle: outreach, discovery, presenting solutions, negotiating, and closing.
  • Represent the company at industry shows, conferences, and client meetings, building profile and generating leads.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and CRM discipline, maintaining full visibility of pipeline and activity.


Collaboration & Team Contribution
  • Work closely with Head of Region for coaching, feedback, and support on complex deals.
  • Contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
  • Partner with Marketing to leverage campaigns into new opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.


Professional Growth
  • Take ownership of personal development, actively seeking feedback and engaging in training.
  • Build sector knowledge and continually refine sales techniques.
  • Demonstrate ambition and readiness for progression into senior roles over time.


Key Responsibilities - Overview
  • Promptly deal with high-intent MQL leads (e.g. anything organic or direct intent) - BANT qualify, turn into SQL and pitch services.
  • Contact the above at least 5 times
  • Work with BDMs/Head of's to implement outbound and self-gen strategy
  • Utilise latest tooling (e.g. Lusha) to build call lists and call through
  • Attend industry events
  • Pitch wider services and begin to map the account
  • Can close all deals - aligned with Head of's vision and subject to sign-off
  • Pass larger/more complicated deals to Head of to close or give to external resource (depending on complexity)


Skills & Attributes
  • Proven track record in new business sales, ideally in the industry standards or wider sector, or demonstrable ability to sell complex solutions
  • Strong ability to self-generate leads and convert opportunities into revenue
  • Experience of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Resilient, driven, and motivated by results, with a proactive and positive mindset
  • Confident using CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and committed to maintaining accurate records


Department Sales Locations Canada Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time

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