Business Development Representative

**Company Overview**:

- Fish & Bird Emporium_ is now looking to expand their business into the province of Quebec. This part-time, commission-based role is a great way to supplement your current income and can be based in Ontario OR Quebec.

**Role Duties & Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the VP, Operations based in Ontario, the role responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
**Business Development**:

- Prospect/source and make first contact by phone or in person with pet stores in the province of Quebec to introduce their Manager/key decision maker(s) to our company and our product and service offerings;
- As required, drive to pet stores within the Quebec region to meet potential customers in person and discuss our service and product offerings;
- Secure new pet store customers within the province of Quebec (once secured, customers then place orders via an online portal);
- Follow up with head office in Ontario regarding all Quebec-based pet store customer orders to confirm delivery status and timelines to local Delivery Driver.

**Delivery Driver**:

- Update customers with delivery details and timelines;
- Once a week, pick up all customer orders at a scheduled pick-up location;
- Load and transport customer shipments safely in delivery vehicle;
- Adhere to all local, regional and provincial road and highway laws and regulations at all times;
- Deliver shipments to pet store customers in a safe and timely manner, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction and adhering to all industry and our company’s safety and transportation requirements and policies.

**Delivery Driver Working Conditions**:

- Driving delivery truck to/from either head office in Ontario OR scheduled pick-up location in Ontario or Quebec; and driving truck to/from retail pet store locations within the provinces of Quebec;
- Working year-round in all weather conditions;
- Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

**Skills, Experience and Education requirements**:
**Business Development Representative**:

- Valid Ontario and/or Quebec driver’s license with clean driving record (proof of driver’s record and license required);
- Reliable and presentable vehicle to use to drive to and visit potential pet store customer locations in Quebec, as required, during the selling process;
- Preference to those with current or past sales experience in aquatic pet industry or retail pet store;
- Must be fully bilingual (French/English) and be able to communicate clearly in both languages in a professional manner (written and spoken);
- A customer-centric and professional work ethic with a passion to always exceed sales and customer expectations;
- Excellent time management and presentation skills.

**Delivery Driver**:

- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (proof of current driver’s abstract and license required as condition of hire) and proof of valid insurance to operate such a vehicle;
- Preference to those with current or past work experience and comfort delivering within the aquatic pet industry or retail pet store;
- Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and work effectively in all weather conditions;
- Must be fully bilingual (French/English) and be able to communicate clearly in both languages in a professional manner (written and spoken);
- Excellent time management and presentation skills;
- A customer-centric and professional work ethic with a passion to always exceed customer expectations.

**Compensation**:
**Business Development Representative**: Commission of 10% based on new and incremental Quebec-based customer sales with orders placed within the first 12 months of the introduction date. Mileage expensed (must be pre-approved by Manager).

Benefits are not provided..

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road