International Sales Lead

Competitive compensation package, robust benefits, flexible work arrangements

As Canada’s second largest science centre, Science North operates a multi-faceted operation in Sudbury, Ontario along with a thriving International Sales business. We bring to life experiences for science centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, visitors centers and corporate centers worldwide through the creation of award-winning, high impact visitor experiences for people of all ages. We pride ourselves as being recognized leaders in our cutting-edge and unique approaches with award-winning and robust traveling exhibits, acclaimed multimedia attractions, in-house large format film production/distribution and consulting services ranging from business planning to interpretive staff training and formal evaluation of exhibits and experiences.

If you are an experienced sales professional with a passion for building relationships and a focus on results and sales excellence this opportunity is made for you. As the International Sales Lead you will utilize your customer focused approach, to develop new leads, communicate with clients, understand their needs, and ensure a smooth sales process. Your strong interpersonal skills, sales acumen and passion for a challenge will see you close sales and meet targets. You must be willing and able to travel internationally (non-negotiable), however, the position is based full-time in Sudbury ON.

**Position Highlights**:

- Initiate outbound calls and correspondence to potential customers
- Foster and maintain a strong network of new and returning customers
- Understand customers' needs and identify sales opportunities
- Effectively handle sales and customer service remotely and execute full sales lifecycle
- Create and maintain a database of current and potential customers
- Explain and demonstrate features of exhibits, products and services
- Support planning and execution of a growth-focused sales strategy
- Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system
- Keep up with product knowledge, industry trends, and competitor offerings through research, conferences and relationship development

**Position Requirements**:

- Proven experience in outbound sales, including cold calling
- Previous experience in high-level sales position ideally in a similar product range
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong CRM history
- Knowledge and understanding of CASL legislation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to read clients
- Demonstrated experience in closing sales and achieving targets
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally

**Compensation Highlights**:

- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Competitive salary range $53,700 to $70,000
- Flexible work arrangements
- Robust group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account
- Pension plan following one year or opportunity for continued participation in Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan
- Science North annual family membership
- Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, free on-site parking, on-site gym
- Professional development opportunities
- Minimum 4 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity
Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario