Sales Development Specialist

Sales Development Associate | Future Sales Leaders Program

$60K

Location: Hamilton & Surrounding Area, Ontario

Industry: Industrial Products & Solutions

Experience: Entry Level / 0–2 Years

Launch Your Sales Career With an Industry Leader

Are you ambitious, competitive, driven to succeed, and looking for more than just another entry-level job?

What if you could join an established, highly successful organization that is willing to invest an entire year in developing you into a high-performing sales professional?

We are representing a well-established, growing industry leader seeking motivated, high-potential individuals to join its team through a 12-month Sales Mentorship & Development Program.

This is not your typical entry-level sales position. It’s an opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals, develop valuable commercial skills, and build the foundation for a successful, long-term career in B2B sales.

The Opportunity

Over the course of a structured 12-month mentorship program, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of the sales process while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

The goal is to develop you into a confident, knowledgeable sales professional who is ready to take on a more senior, independent sales role.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build and manage relationships with business customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop sales strategies.
• Understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Navigate pricing, proposals, negotiations, and closing.
• Develop expertise in industrial products and solutions.
• Manage and grow customer accounts.
• Build a successful territory and long-term customer relationships.

As your skills and confidence grow, so will your responsibilities and opportunities.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re hiring for potential, personality, and ambition - not just experience.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A college diploma or university degree, ideally in business, commerce, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 0–2 years of experience in sales, business development, customer service, or another customer-facing role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A competitive, entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to achieve results.
• Natural curiosity, confidence, and the ability to build relationships.
• A strong work ethic, resilience, and willingness to learn.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in professional sales.

Previous industrial sales experience is not required. We’re looking for the right individuals with the right attitude.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

12 Months of Dedicated Development: Learn the fundamentals of successful B2B selling through a structured mentorship program.

A Clear Career Path: This program is designed to prepare you for progression into a more senior sales position with greater responsibility.

Learn From the Best: Work directly with experienced sales professionals who will invest in your development.

An Established, Successful Organization: Join a respected company with a strong customer base, a solid reputation, and continued growth.

Long-Term Career Potential: Build valuable commercial skills in an industry that offers stability, opportunity, and significant room for advancement.

A Company That Invests in People: Be part of a team that recognizes ambition, rewards initiative, and believes in developing talent from within.

Ready to Accelerate Your Career?

If you’re ambitious, motivated, eager to learn, and ready to invest in your future, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need an impressive sales résumé. You need the drive and determination to build one.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about this exciting career opportunity.

This confidential search is being managed by IQ PARTNERS, a leading North American executive search and recruitment firm.

To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as scheduling, note-taking, candidate communications, and assisting our team with aspects of candidate evaluation. These tools are used to support our recruiters and hiring managers, not replace them. All hiring decisions are made by people, who review and assess candidates using their professional judgment. If you have any questions about how we use AI in our hiring process, we’re happy to discuss.