Business Development Associate – Entry Level | Full Sales Training Provided
Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada | Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 CAD Basic + Uncapped Commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE: $90,000 – $110,000 CAD
Top Performers: $130,000+ CAD
Progression: Business Development Executive → Business Development Manager → Sales Leadership
Start Date: Early January
Are you ambitious, competitive and looking for an opportunity to build a successful career in sales?
Business Show Media is expanding its Canadian operation and is looking for motivated individuals to join our Downtown Toronto team as Business Development Associates.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to break into B2B sales, develop valuable commercial skills and earn rewarding commission.
You don't need previous sales experience. We'll provide structured training, hands-on coaching and the support needed to develop into a confident business development professional.
Business Show Media produces some of the world's largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs and senior decision-makers with the tools, networks and opportunities they need to grow.
With an established international portfolio spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we're continuing to expand our global operations.
Joining our Toronto office means becoming part of an exciting growth phase within an established international business.
Researching businesses and identifying potential clients
Generating new business opportunities through telephone, email and LinkedIn
Speaking with business owners, founders and senior decision-makers
Introducing prospective clients to our international business exhibitions
Qualifying opportunities and arranging meetings for the sales team
Building and maintaining prospect pipelines
Following up with potential clients and developing relationships
Maintaining accurate CRM records
Working towards individual activity and appointment targets
Collaborating with the wider commercial team
Previous B2B sales experience isn't essential.
You could be a recent graduate, someone working in retail or hospitality, a customer service professional or someone simply looking for a new challenge.
We're looking for people who are:
Confident communicating with new people
Ambitious, competitive and target-driven
Resilient and comfortable with outbound communication
Coachable and eager to develop
Organised and proactive
Motivated by financial rewards and career progression
$50,000 – $60,000 CAD basic salary
Uncapped commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE of $90,000 – $110,000 CAD
Top performers earning $130,000+ CAD
Full sales training and ongoing mentoring
Clear progression into Business Development Executive positions
Performance-based promotions
Team incentives, competitions and social events
International travel opportunities
The opportunity to help build our growing Toronto office
Business Development Associate → Business Development Executive → Business Development Manager → Senior Sales → Event Director.
If you're ambitious, enjoy speaking with people and want to build a career where your performance directly influences your earnings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start building your career with Business Show Media.
