Job Title: Business Development Representative
Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid Options Available)
Company: Talent Advantage Inc.
Website: www.talentadvantage.ca
About Talent Advantage
At Talent Advantage, we help growing companies gain a competitive edge through strategic talent acquisition. Our boutique recruitment firm partners with startups, scale-ups, and SMEs across Canada and the U.S., delivering high-impact hires that drive business success. We pride ourselves on being relationship-driven, insight-led, and focused on long-term client partnerships.
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven and personable Business Development Representative (BDR) to help expand our client base and grow our presence in key markets. You’ll play a critical role in identifying new business opportunities, engaging with decision-makers, and nurturing early-stage relationships with potential clients.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment and is excited by the opportunity to work directly with founders, executives, and hiring managers.
Responsibilities
- Proactively research and identify new business opportunities in target industries (e.g., tech, professional services, clean energy, etc.)
- Generate leads through outbound prospecting (email, LinkedIn, cold calls, referrals)
- Qualify and engage prospects to understand their hiring needs and challenges
- Set up introductory meetings for senior team members or manage early sales conversations independently
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients in HubSpot (or similar CRM)
- Collaborate with recruiters and account managers to align outreach with market demand
- Provide input on sales strategy, campaign ideas, and value propositions
- Represent the Talent Advantage brand with professionalism, credibility, and a people-first approach
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or lead generation (preferably B2B or agency side)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Confident and comfortable initiating conversations with senior decision-makers
- Highly organized with strong follow-up and time management skills
- Familiarity with CRMs, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and email automation tools
- Interest in recruiting, HR tech, or the startup ecosystem is a strong asset
- Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to grow within the company
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid)
- Opportunity to grow into a full-cycle sales or client success role
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Work directly with a founder-led team that values transparency and impact
Ready to help fast-growing companies find the talent they need to thrive?
Apply now at [email protected] with your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in joining Talent Advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,400.00-$40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-04
