Sales Development Representative
- Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Blackline Safety, you will play a pivotal role in generating and qualifying new business opportunities across North America. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, working to understand their needs and introduce them to our solutions.
Your goal is to build strong relationships, identify qualified sales opportunities, and connect prospects with the appropriate Regional Sales Manager in their territory, setting the stage for successful long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and research potential customers through outbound prospecting, social media, industry research, networking events, and other lead generation channels.
- Generate new business opportunities through high-volume outbound phone calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other digital engagement strategies.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads by understanding operational challenges, safety requirements, and buying processes.
- Schedule discovery calls, product demonstrations, and introductory meetings for Regional Sales Managers and Sales Specialists.
- Develop a strong understanding of Blackline Safety's connected safety solutions, including lone worker technologies, gas detection, cloud software, and managed services.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, safety regulations, and the competitive landscape to effectively position Blackline's solutions.
- Accurately document customer interactions, opportunities, and pipeline activity within HubSpot CRM.
- Meet or exceed individual activity, pipeline generation, and qualified opportunity targets.
- Engage with prospects to understand their business needs and qualify leads based on predefined criteria.
- Schedule meetings or demos between leads/prospects and the sales team to further discuss how our solutions can address their needs.
- Track and report key performance metrics including activity levels, pipeline generation, conversion rates, and opportunity quality.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Channel Partners to maximize lead conversion and improve sales processes.
- Provide regular updates on lead generation activities and progress to management.
- Represent Blackline Safety at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events as required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation. Experience in the safety or gas detection industry is considered an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently engage decision-makers across multiple industries.
- Experience using CRM platforms (HubSpot preferred), Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or similar sales intelligence tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and results-oriented with a growth mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage AI tools and technology to improve productivity and sales effectiveness.
- Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and engaging prospects through multiple communication channels.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a distributed sales team.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fluent in English. Additional languages are considered an asset.
At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include:
- Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
- Mental health and wellness support
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
- Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
- Professional development opportunities
- Education funding
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
- Exclusive access to perks and discounts
- A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day' environment
- Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region
Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@blacklinesafety.com. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Identify and engage prospective customers through outbound calls, email, social media, events, and other channels; qualify leads and arrange discovery calls, demonstrations, and meetings for the sales team. Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records, meet activity and opportunity targets, report performance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and channel partners.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation, along with strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be comfortable with high-volume outreach, CRM and sales intelligence tools, independent remote work, and collaboration; a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience is specified, and English fluency is required.
Skills
- Outbound Prospecting
- Lead Generation
- Lead Qualification
- Sales Development
- Customer Relationship Building
- Sales Communication
- CRM Management
- HubSpot
- Pipeline Generation
- Sales Intelligence Tools
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- ZoomInfo
- Microsoft 365
- Market Research
- Analytical Skills
- AI Tools
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Mental Health and Wellness Support
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Days
- Sick Days
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Education Funding
- Perks and Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Marketing
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Sales
- Business Development
- Lead Generation
- Outbound Prospecting
- Lead Qualification
- Pipeline Generation
- HubSpot
- Microsoft 365
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- ZoomInfo
- CRM
- Connected Safety Solutions
- Lone Worker Technologies
- Gas Detection
- Cloud Software
- Managed Services
- Safety Regulations
- Sales Metrics
- Product Demonstrations
- AI Tools
- Customer Success
- Channel Partners
- North America
- Decision-Maker Engagement