Business Development Representative

At LumiQ, we’re on a mission to make professional education enjoyable. As a modern, audio-first learning platform, we empower accounting and finance professionals to fulfill their continuing professional development requirements through engaging podcasts. Over the past five years, we’ve cultivated a devoted customer base of over 1,000 corporate and accounting firms across North America.  LumiQ is proud to be a 2025 Deloitte Fast 50 winner. We’re creating awesome proprietary content, nailing our go-to-market strategy, and being the first to shake up the industry. Most recently, we secured a strategic investment from Vertu Capital to fuel our expansion globally and continue executing on our exponential growth plans. LumiQ is also a certified Great Place to Work! We’re all about transparency, ownership, innovation, and empathy. If you’re ready to make a real impact and help us transform professional education, we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Our Sales Team? - Clear promotion paths within our Sales Career Map, with defined milestones and skills - This job posting exists because we are promoting Sr. BDRs to Account Executive - Uncapped commissions with accelerators for those who surpass their targets  - Transparent salary structure with competitive & established pay levels - A truly collaborative sales team environment, working closely with other BDRs, Account Executives, Management, and the broader Revenue Team (Customer Success, RevOps, Marketing, etc.) Know a CPA in your network? Ask them about their CPD/CPE experience and whether they've heard of LumiQ! Objectives & Key Responsibilities:

Drive New Business: Identify and generate qualified opportunities through outbound sales, including prospecting, research, cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn social selling, with a focus on scheduling meetings to support the Sales Team

Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals while contributing to annual sales team revenue targets.

Manage CRM: Keep accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other sales tools, including detailed notes on conversations, research, and statuses for different leads

Continuous Learning: Invest in your personal and professional growth to maximize your current and future success. Set yourself up for career advancement within our growing sales team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Coachability: Ability to receive feedback positively and quickly implement changes. You are a fast learner and take initiative

Resilience: Able to persevere through challenges and setbacks while maintaining a positive attitude and drive to succeed

Curiosity: A natural desire to learn more, ask questions, and understand why things work the way they do. You demonstrate a willingness to research on your own

Confidence: You’re not afraid of rejection or making mistakes. You take accountability and keep moving forward

Organizational Skills: Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

Clear Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication with great attention to detail

Passion for Podcasts: A genuine enthusiasm for podcasts to support our mission

“Nice to Have” Skills & Qualifications:

Post-secondary education (Bachelor's, Associate's, or Diploma)

Background or interest in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business Development, or Marketing

Experience in a role where there are frequent 'tough' conversations (customer service, door-to-door sales, fundraising etc.)

Experience in competitive fields (sports, arts, etc.)

Total OTE is $62,000 ($52,000 base $10,000 incentive with uncapped commissions). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

If you think your experience is most of the way there we’d still love to meet you! 

Please note this is a flexible hybrid role based out of Toronto, Canada. Employees will be expected to be able to commute to the office 1-2 times a week. However, for training & onboarding purposes, the in-office expectation time will increase.

Benefits and Perks:

-Health Benefits are available after 3 months with us, including a yearly health spending account. You'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program for additional support if needed.

-Hybrid Work Style: The best of both worlds. Enjoy remote work and a downtown Toronto office with snacks, events, and ping pong.

-Monthly team social events: (Super Smash Bro party, hot chocolate bar, Blue Jays game, Hot One's Challenge are just a few examples of what we have done in the past).

-Schedule flexibility: We know our employees have lives outside of work and don’t mind if you need to run to a mid-day doctor's appointment or pick up a kid early from school!

-Nomad policy: Work remotely 4 weeks of the year from anywhere in the world.

-Endless Learning: Our platform isn't just for accountants. Listen to podcasts on soft skills, career development, leadership, and more.

-LumiQ Clubs: Join an existing club or start your own!