Sales Development Co-op (Winter 2026 Term)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
$41,600 CAD / year · Internship
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- $41,600 CAD / year
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- Internship
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- English
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Original job description
Overview:
At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe that growth is always possible, and our purpose is to give people catalytic ways to grow their healthiest lives through daily habits.
Our Sales Development Co-op will support our sales team in generating new business and maintaining existing relationships. As a Sales Development Co-op, you will work closely with our sales team to support their efforts in achieving company goals. This role follows a hybrid model, combining office and field work. The expectation is to spend four days per week in the field (across the GTA and surrounding areas) and one day in the office, primarily downtown Toronto, with occasional days in Mississauga. Please note: Weekend availability may be required.
Statement of Work & Responsibilities:
Sales and lead generation
- Assist with lead generation and qualify potential customers for the sales pipeline (using HubSpot CRM).
- Follow up with leads and schedule meetings or calls.
- Accompany sales team on customer visits and support sales presentations.
- Maintain up-to-date customer information in the CRM system (HubSpot).
- Drop off or coordinate samples at prospective customers
Marketing and trade materials
- Support with merchandising in stores.
- Prepare sales proposals, contracts, and other sales materials.
- Conduct product demonstrations and sampling to introduce new products to customers.
- Support sales and marketing events, including trade shows and food festivals.
- Assist in marketing activations in on-premise locations, including POS, digital displays, and menu boards.
Data and analytics
- Gather and analyze customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
- Conduct market research to identify potential customers and analyze market trends.
- Develop systems and tools to enhance efficiencies and leverage technology (AI) for sales growth.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Enrolment in a relevant undergraduate program (e.g, Marketing, Business, Economics).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Critical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver's license and access to a Vehicle. Please note you must have a valid G license and access to your own vehicle for this role. Gas Payments Available (Driving to Company Office location in Downtown Toronto or Mississauga is not a part of the Gas Reimbursement Policy)
Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy.
Annual Compensation: $41,600.00 CAD
AI Use: Please note that as part of our interview process, candidates selected will be asked to complete an online assessment hosted on an AI platform. We may also use AI tools during interviews and case studies to support note-taking and evaluation (for example, meeting transcription). Information collected through these tools is used solely for recruitment and assessment purposes.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future-ours, and that of our planet.
As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available.
We are a fast-paced, innovative company looking for two Sales Development Co-op's for the January term. Apply today and let's build something great together!
The Greenhouse Team
More about this job
Responsibilities
Generate and qualify sales leads, maintain customer records in HubSpot, support customer visits and presentations, and coordinate product samples. Assist with merchandising, sales materials, product demonstrations, events, market research, and analysis of customer feedback and market trends.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A valid G driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Lead Generation
- Customer Qualification
- Sales Presentations
- HubSpot CRM
- Merchandising
- Product Demonstrations
- Sampling
- Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Customer Feedback Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Valid G Driver's License
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Marketing
- Food & Beverage
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Sales Development
- Lead Generation
- Sales Pipeline
- HubSpot CRM
- Customer Visits
- Sales Presentations
- Customer Information
- Product Samples
- Merchandising
- Sales Proposals
- Contracts
- Product Demonstrations
- Sampling
- Trade Shows
- Food Festivals
- Marketing Activations
- Point-of-Sale Materials
- Digital Displays
- Menu Boards
- Customer Feedback
- Market Research
- Market Trends
- Artificial Intelligence
- Microsoft Office
- Plant-Based Nutrition
- Food and Beverages
- Valid G Driver's License
- Personal Vehicle