Sales Development Representative

Canvass AI – Disrupting how Industrials Improve Global Productivity and Sustainability

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world?

Canvass AI is disrupting the manufacturing and industrial sector by making the hype of AI a reality. Our AI platform is fast becoming the most in-demand solution on the market because we put the power of AI in the hands of industrial engineers, who can now unleash the value in their data in ways they’ve never been able to before! We are helping the world’s largest companies drive impactful results, almost instantly, from improving their productivity to spearheading their global sustainability efforts. Our software and customer deployments prove each day that AI is revolutionizing how manufacturers reduce carbon emissions, waste, water, and energy consumption.

Proudly funded by Alphabet’s Gradient Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Join us on the quest to build a more sustainable and productive future!

DO WHAT YOU LOVE!

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Sales Development Representative will develop the fundamentals of Software Sales with a goal of promoting into a full closing role as an Account Executive. The SDR will be required to discover and pique the interest of C Level executives of our current and potential client base in the manufacturing industry and to communicate the link between their needs and our solutions.  Furthermore, using the sales funnel model, the SDR will work with the management team to transition clients through the various stages from awareness to post-purchase to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction.  We are looking for competitive, dynamic and self-motivated people who want to jump start their sales career by building the foundation of becoming a top sales performer.

Successful candidates must have a strong work ethic, passion for providing the right solutions and the drive to exceed sales targets.  The SDR will work closely with the Management and Senior Sales people, providing the opportunity to rapidly develop your career in sales.

MAKE AN IMPACT!

• Perform outbound sales activities such as phone calls, emails, and demo scheduling
• Meet or exceed key activity metrics for calls, emails, qualified opportunities, demos booked and more
• Qualify inbound sales inquiries and appropriately advance them to the next step in the company's sales cycle
• Be a product knowledge expert and successfully overcome prospective customer objections
• Work closely with Account Executives to ensure strong communication and fill up the sales pipeline with qualified opportunities
• Actively look for opportunities to improve and optimize outbound lead management
• Accurately and thoroughly update records in CRM software
• Handle a large amount of lead flow

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Self-motivated and ambitious
• Quick learner that is excited to take on challenging projects
• Team player that enjoys planning, executing, winning, and celebrating as a team
• Entrepreneurial mindset and able to tackle anything that comes your way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 1-2 years’ work experience in sales role preferably in an outbound calling environment

WHY YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM!

Canvass AI is a leader in industrial AI. Canvass is innovating the way and empowering the industrial workforce to use AI in day to day operations. Our work has been recognized by Network World as a Top 10 Hot AI-Powered IoT Start-ups and by Canadian Innovation Exchange as a Top 20 Most Innovative Canadian Company. We’re an agile scale-up with the operational intelligence of a global business. As we accelerate rapidly, we are constantly looking for driven and ambitious innovators to join our team.

​Canvass is a place where being formidable, innovative, and impactful is part of our DNA.  We have an inclusive culture that thrives on the challenges and opportunities that being a disruptor brings. From the CEO to the newest hire, we all pitch in where needed and do what it takes and accountability for it.  We are a flat organization where you will be invited (and expected!) to be part of the conversation!

Don’t take our word for it – see why our team love to work at Canvass.

https://www.canvass.io/careers

WHAT YOU GET…  YES, THERE’S MORE!

• Part of Canvass’s Success Story Stock options to make you an owner in the company
• Learning and Development: Free Coursera account to advance your skills and interests
• Fostering innovation: Regular Hackathons to showcase your ideas and skills
• Inspiring positive impact: Guest speakers to inspire our mission and the impact it has on the world around us
• Rewarding high performance: Quarterly and annual All Stars recognition program
• Social and supportive team environment: Active social committee to help you meet team members; employee off-site events
• Focus on health and wellness: Generous vacation and health benefits, annual wellness gift
• Technology: Whether you’re working from the office or remotely, you’ll have access to the right tech and tools to set you up for success.

READY TO WORK?

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a formal application through our website Careers (canvass.io).

We love connecting with candidates who want to know more - find our staff on LinkedIn and get connected today!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvassai

Canvass AI supports an inclusive safe working environment and welcomes and encourages applications from all people. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please include your request for any specific accommodations in your covering letter.