Sales and Business Development Representative (E-Commerce Coffee Company) *Long Term/Starts now*

Sales and Business Development Executive (Coffee Company) *Long Term/Starts now*

Are you ready…
To start a role that motivates and excites you?
And a position where we invest in your learning, education, and growth?

Then keep reading, we want to work with you!??

We’re looking for a team player to join our sales team. This role has a lot of opportunity for growth, earning potential, and leadership opportunities.???
WHY YOU’LL WANT THIS POSITION:

Incredible company culture:
* Small, close team with collaborative, friendly and open culture.
* We believe the biggest asset of a company is people. We make it a focus to help every teaUpgrade to see actual infomber reach their full potential by investing in their learning, growth, skills, and education. When we grow as individuals, we succeed as a team.
* Not a fan of office politics or drama? We’re on the same page. Instead of wasting time with that, we focus on solving problems and reaching goals
* 100% remote, enjoy the comfort and flexibility of working from home

Progression and long-term growth:
* Competitive pay and commission structures
* Increased responsibility and compensation as we grow
* Feel empowered, make decisions, have an impact
* Exciting, fast growing company. Grow with us!
* Live up to your potential



ABOUT US:
Inspired Lifestyle - We’re a young, ambitious, and small (but growing!) company that’s making a massive impact in ecommerce. 

Founded in Toronto, Canada, since 2015 we’ve been obsessed with building award winning products and awesome brands that people fall in love with. We have 2 primary brands in our portfolio: (1) an international award-winning coffeeware brand Upgrade to see actual info / Upgrade to see actual info), and (2) an educational coaching program that helps entrepreneurs grow & scale their businesses to create a positive impact in the world!

Our two recent flagship coffeeware products became the world’s most successful launches in their respective categories. We have shipped more than 200,000 orders worldwide and we’re continuing to expand.

Our culture is transparent and candid; you’re always welcome to ask if something isn’t clear, and encouraged to express your difference of opinion. Learning and growth is very important for our team (both personally and professionally). We work hard and we have fun! 
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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are on the hunt for an ambitious and proactive person to join our team as the crucial role of Sales and Business Development Executive. 

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an outbound sales environment and is skilled at identifying, qualifying, and closing leads. As a crucial part of our growth strategy, this position will directly contribute to our expansion efforts. This year our goal is to get our newest product, Avensi Wave, into every specialty coffee shop around the world! 

This is a fully remote role with a fast-paced, rewarding environment. If you excel in this position, there’s plenty of opportunities for growth–you could be our next Director of Sales or even our CSO (Chief Sales Officer)! 
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YOUR OPPORTUNITY 
Our culture is collaborative, friendly and open. We hire people who are smart, ambitious, and have a strong desire to learn and grow. 

Sounds like you? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

As our Sales and Business Development Specialist, you will be instrumental in driving our outbound sales efforts as well as improving our sales processes and systems. This involves not just reaching out to potential leads, but also creatively engaging them, understanding their needs, and closing deals. You’ll have the chance to develop your skills in sales strategy, developing new outreach strategies, and finding unique ways to create/automate/improve our sales systems. 

We’re not just looking for a teaUpgrade to see actual infomber; we’re looking for someone we can collaborate with to redefine what’s possible in our new sales team.

Are you up for the challenge?

If you’d like to join us on our journey and grow together with us, we’re looking forward to meeting you. 
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YOUR ROLE ON THE TEAM:
* Proactively seek out new sales and business opportunities through lead generation research, inbound leads, outbound emailing, cold calling, and other creative ways to fill our sales pipeline with qualified leads.
* Drive the sales process starting from lead generation all the way through to closing
* Help create and improve our sales systems including: lead generation, outbound email systems, back-end processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline and grow our sales operations
* Collaborate with the marketing team to identify and pursue targeted sales leads, enhancing lead generation efforts
* Maintain and develop relationships with clients, understanding their needs and how our existing or future products can support their businesses
* Utilize CRM tools to track sales activities and analyze data to develop strategies for increasing conversion rates.
* Contribute to our positive team culture by bringing ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a fun attitude!



ABOUT YOU / REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:
When it comes to skills, we're all learning on the go. We don't expect you to know everything but you’ll have to be ready and willing to learn. In order to be successful at this role, you need to bring this to the table:

Must have skills or experience:
* 1+ years of proven experience in sales, specifically in an outbound sales role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
* 1+ years experience with phone sales–outbound cold calling or inbound phone sales
* Fluent in English–both written & verbal
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of effectively engaging potential clients and closing deals.
* You have a can-do mentality. If you can't do it now, you WILL figure it out. Success is the only answer.
* You are extremely self-motivated. This role is yours to create and we're looking for you to take initiative without hand holding–and that should feel exciting.
* Attention to detail is your thing! You maintain a high degree of accuracy while adapting quickly to new information and new processes.
* You’re comfortable with constructive criticism. If we notice that you can improve at something, we’ll talk to you about it. We’ll be respectful, but direct and quick. Do not apply if you’re not comfortable with constructive criticism.

Optional but a big plus:
* Experience working at a start-up or dynamic company where you took on multiple functions/roles 
* Experience working in a smaller company improving or automating sales processes to increase efficiency.
* Familiarity with CRM software and sales automation tools to streamline sales processes.
* A knack for improving or automating sales processes to increase efficiency.
* Background or interest in the specialty coffee industry.
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PAY, WORKING HOURS, HOW TO APPLY:
If this description seems like it’s too much or too intimidating for you, this position is probably not for you. However, if you’re still here reading and believe you are a good fit, we’d love to meet you. 

The position is for a full time position, however at the beginning as we ramp up your hours will start at 10-30 hours/week depending on the workload and how quickly you learn. Full time monthly base salary will be $Upgrade to see actual infobased on your skills and level of relevant experience plus commissions. 

We understand you may have a busy schedule, so we’ve made our interview process extremely quick and efficient below:

**PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA, OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED**

To apply, please follow the steps below:
1. Access the quick Initial Screening here: Upgrade to see actual info
2. Submit it and we’ll be in touch about next steps once we receive it.


The position is on a first come first review basis, so the sooner you complete the screenings, the more likely you'll get hired.

Good luck, and we hope to have someone awesome like you to join us!