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Rome Logistics Group

Account Executive

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$50K/yr

Entry-Level Compensation:$50,000 Base +Uncapped Commission Schedule:In-office, Monday to Friday, 8 ... games, holiday socials, and more. * Professional Development:Ongoing opportunities for skill ...

Rome Logistics Group

Account Executive

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Entry-Level Compensation:$50,000 Base +Uncapped Commission Schedule:In-office, Monday to Friday, 8 ... games, holiday socials, and more. * Professional Development:Ongoing opportunities for skill ...

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What are entry level game development jobs?

Entry level game development jobs are positions designed for individuals who are new to the game industry and often require little to no prior professional experience. These roles typically include positions such as junior programmer, QA tester, game artist, or production assistant. Entry-level employees work on small tasks within a larger development team, helping them gain practical skills while contributing to the creation of video games. These jobs often require knowledge of basic programming, art, or design tools, and a passion for gaming.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Game Developer, you need a solid grasp of programming fundamentals, often with a degree in computer science or a related field, and familiarity with game design principles. Proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, and knowledge of languages such as C# or C++, are typically required, along with any relevant certifications or portfolio projects. Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential soft skills that help you collaborate effectively and bring innovative ideas to life. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating engaging games, meeting project goals, and integrating seamlessly into development teams.

What are some common challenges faced by entry-level game developers, and how can they overcome them?

Entry-level game developers often find adapting to fast-paced production schedules and mastering new tools or engines challenging. Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams—including artists, designers, and QA testers—can also be an adjustment. Staying proactive in learning, seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues, and communicating openly can help overcome these hurdles. Embracing feedback and focusing on continuous improvement are key strategies for success in the early stages of a game development career.
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Business Development Manager

Dynamic Connections

Burlington, ON

CA$50K - CA$75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Who are we?
 
Dynamic Connections is a leading North American third-party logistics company that provides integrated solutions for our customers.  Dynamic Connection creates, sells and executes intelligent logistics solutions that provide peace of mind and seamless movement of our customer's products. Our consistent service and communication make us an extension of our customers, and provides them with a seamless, stress-free transportation experience.
At Dynamic Connections, we treat our employees like we treat our customers - with honesty, integrity, and respect. We enjoy working together and making sure every day counts. We love doing team building activities like, paint nights, axe throwing, intramural sports, potlucks and more. We have a positive, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture. Your success is our success.
 
What are we looking for?
 
Our business is growing so we have an ongoing need to build and scale our Sales Team. What's unique about this role is that you control your success. You will be responsible for driving produce business growth by effectively developing a pipeline of potential customers in conjunction with the ideal customer profile of the business. Your role is to identify, prospect, and secure new customers. You will use a variety of different tools and methods, with the support of the entire organization. 
 
As a starting point, you will focus on prospecting and cold calling. As you build a book of business, you will build deep, meaningful, and rewarding relationships with your customers. These are long term relationships where we strive to solve problems and fulfill our customers' needs.  Once you secure a new customer, you will partner with our best-in-class Solutions Team, who will focus deeply on your customers' needs. This creates a unique opportunity to continue finding new customers, as you continue to receive permanent commissions on every customer that you help us partner with. We operate in an enormous industry; the opportunities are limitless. You define the successful career path and compensation that you desire.
To be successful in this role, you bring:
  • A proven track record in sales. You have achieved success; you can converse deeply about quantitative and qualitative metrics.
  • You are a self-starter with heaps of initiative. This role has a lot of cold calling and an ongoing pursuit to find new customer, new industries and new challenges.
  • A natural born communicator. Active listening and clear communication are the most important skills in our business; you know how to effortlessly communicate with customers (existing and potential) so that we can understand who they are and what they need.
  • Highly collaborative. You're always looking for ways that you can ensure success for our customers and help our business win.
  • Endlessly curious. You enjoy the thrill of the hunt and the search for new customers and new problems to solve. We are in the business of solutions; you are someone who understands how our business can remedy customer pain points and find creative solutions.
  • While no specific industry experience is required for this position, we do look for demonstrated prior success in sales and demonstrated metrics, as well as prior cold calling experience.  
 
Bonus Points:
  • Experience with Salesforce an asset, but not required, ideally you come with previous sales software experience to be data driven and customer focused. If Salesforce is new to you, come ready to learn and grow!
Our pledge to you and what we offer:
  • This is a full-time permanent position working with our Dynamic 'Green Team' in our vibrant, and bright Burlington office. 
  • We offer competitive compensation based on your experience level. We are hiring for entry level and mid-level sales talent. We have a very competitive commission structure to reward your efforts.
  • We offer a competitive benefits package; you will receive a company paid laptop computer and the latest iPhone along with a company paid phone plan. We also offer mileage per km for site visits and have two company vehicles if you don't have your own car.
  • We believe deeply in your success. We offer professional development courses and the opportunity to develop your career with Dynamic Connections. We are committed to your professional growth and strive to promote from within.
  • We are backed by a top tier private equity firm; this offers deep stability and support.  We regularly access training, knowledge sharing and resources to ensure you are operating at the peak of your game.
$50,000 - $75,000 a year
We offer uncapped commissions in this role.
Our culture is a vibrant one; we host regular team building events, have monthly team lunches and believe in rewarding and incentivizing our team fully for their ongoing commitment.  We honor our team through prizes, perks and regular raffles and events. You can check out our blog for our latest team events and to learn more about our team here: http://www.dynamicconnections.com/blog/
 
We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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