Business Development Specialist

Overview

Are you skilled in lead generation and social media, and enjoy setting up sales opportunities? If you seek a role combining a competitive base salary with commission, City Wide Facility Solutions in Vancouver invites you to apply. As part of a major building maintenance company with over 100 locations across Canada and the U.S., you will support our sales efforts by initiating contact with potential clients.

About City Wide

City Wide Facility Solutions, founded in 1961, is Canada's largest building maintenance management company with a presence in over 100 locations across North America. We emphasize community impact, accountability, and professionalism to drive success. We foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace rewarding performance and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Research businesses that could benefit from our janitorial and non-janitorial services.
• Perform 80-100 outbound B2B sales calls and emails daily to prospective clients.
• Qualify prospects and schedule appointments for the external sales team.
• Maintain and update the CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics) with call records, notes, and appointment details.
• Generate weekly or monthly reports as requested by management.
• Meet or exceed monthly lead generation and activity goals tied to revenue targets.
• Send requested information, follow-up letters, and thank you notes to prospects as appropriate.
• Manage and execute monthly email marketing campaigns through the company platform.
• Engage in training with opportunities for advancement into outside sales roles.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum education: high school diploma; college degree preferred but not mandatory.
• 1-2 years of experience in B2B outbound sales or call center prospecting is highly desirable.
• Organized and able to follow a systematic sales process.
• Strong communication skills focused on customer service.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Compensation and Work Conditions

The position provides $20 per hour plus commission on results, working 39 hours weekly. There is a defined path for internal promotion including advancement to Sales Associate or Sales Executive roles based on performance.

Additional Information

City Wide values equal opportunity employment and supports career growth in a dynamic, community-focused environment. Joining our team means contributing to our mission of creating a positive ripple effect in the communities we serve.