Business Development Representative

About the Team:

The Ignition Sales team is highly collaborative and supportive embodying a work without ego ethos. We embrace feedback and coaching to get better every day sharing stories of our successes and challenges to help everyone on the team learn. Operating in a dynamic fast-paced environment we prioritize activities that drive results and focus on supporting our customers. As the first touchpoint in a prospects journey the Sales team plays a key role in creating a personalized and valuable experience that ultimately converts prospects into delighted Ignition customers.

About the Role:

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) youll be on the front line of our sales strategy engaging prospects generated through Ignitions marketing efforts and identifying new opportunities through proactive outreach. 

This is a high-velocity role to accelerate Ignitions pipeline growth in the US & Canadian markets. 

Your mission is to convert interest into qualified sales opportunities accurately assessing prospect needs and guiding them through the sales process. Each interaction will require you to deliver tailored messaging guiding prospects at various stages of their buying journey.

Join our team and help make a meaningful impact at a high-growth company. Youll build a robust pipeline support revenue growth and develop expertise in our target markets. Together lets convert more prospects into delighted Ignition customers!

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Engage Inbound Leads: Respond quickly to leads generated by Ignitions marketing efforts qualifying them for further engagement with Account Executives.

• Pipeline Management: Support Account Executives by nurturing early-stage leads advancing qualified opportunities and scheduling high-quality meetings.

• Conduct Discoveries and Demos: Provide prospects with high-quality discovery sessions and product demos accelerating them through the sales pipeline.

• Meet KPIs Consistently: Focus on hitting targets such as call volume email outreach prospect conversations demos booked and conversions.

• Research and Market Insights: Understand industry trends customer pain points and develop messaging that resonates with key personas.

About You

• Driven and Goal-Oriented: Motivated to exceed KPIs and achieve top leaderboard positions bringing high energy and focus to daily outreach.

• Sales Acumen: Skilled in prospecting and qualifying leads with a clear understanding of the sales process from first contact through conversion.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to deliver personalized compelling messaging at every touchpoint.

• Organized and Detail-Oriented: Able to prioritize a high volume of opportunities ensuring follow-ups are timely and impactful.

• Adaptable and Coachable: Receptive to feedback and eager to learn with a commitment to constant improvement.

• Experienced with Sales Tools: Proficiency in CRM systems sequences and call intelligence platforms such as HubSpot Salesforce Gong or Outreach.

Qualifications :

• 1-2 years of experience in a Sales Development Business Development or similar role in a B2B SaaS environment.

• Proven track record of achieving sales metrics and meeting or exceeding quotas.

• Comfortable with high-volume prospecting and cold calling.

• Familiarity with sales methodologies like GAP Selling SPIN or MEDDICC.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment and to think creatively sharing best practices with peers.

Additional Information :

Interview Process

Please note that one of the interview rounds will entail an in person interview with our team at our Toronto office located at 100 University Ave.

Why join us:

Join our global SaaS scale-up company where we foster a collaborative open and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Heres what we offer:

• Employee stock options from day one
• RRSP Program with Employer Matching
• 20 days of accrued annual leave/vacation plus 10 wellbeing days to prioritize yourself and your loved ones
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday along with volunteering leave
• Health dental and vision benefits starting immediately
• Annual education allowance reimbursement to support your professional development
• Employee recognition program
• Quarterly wellness allowance to invest in your personal wellness
• Paid subscriptions to Headspace and LifeWorks EAP & Wellbeing Platform
• Flexible working arrangements supported by WFH reimbursement and technology allowance to ensure your safety while working from home
• Personal tax return assistance (since were in the accounting business!)
• Paid parental leave

Experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable please consider applying even if you dont tick all the boxes. 

Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Ignition is an equal opportunity employer providing fair consideration to all applicants regardless of background.

Ignition is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If theres a fit well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For questions requests or alternate formats contact us at

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time