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Just Simcoe Express
Barrie, Ontario
Part-time with opportunity to grow into full-time

About Just Simcoe Express

Just Simcoe Express provides local delivery, warehousing, storage, pick-and-pack, fulfillment and logistics services to businesses throughout Simcoe County and surrounding areas.

We work with local retailers, e-commerce businesses, manufacturers, florists, real estate professionals and other organizations that need reliable, flexible logistics support.

We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial Business Development Representative to help grow our customer base and build long-term business relationships.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying potential business customers, starting conversations, understanding their logistics needs and closing new accounts.

This is a hands-on sales role suited to someone who is comfortable prospecting, following up consistently and building relationships with local business owners and decision-makers.

The role will initially be part-time, with the potential to grow into a full-time position as the customer base and recurring revenue increase.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business customers throughout Simcoe County and surrounding areas
• Contact potential clients by phone, email, social media and in-person outreach
• Identify businesses that may benefit from local delivery, warehousing, storage or fulfillment services
• Schedule and conduct discovery calls and sales meetings
• Prepare quotes and service proposals
• Follow up with prospects and move opportunities through the sales process
• Close new customer accounts
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and follow-ups
• Build long-term relationships with new customers
• Work closely with operations to ensure customer requirements can be delivered successfully
• Represent Just Simcoe Express at local networking events, business events and community opportunities
• Help identify new markets, partnerships and service opportunities

Services You Will Be Selling

• Same-day local delivery
• Scheduled and recurring business deliveries
• Flower and specialty delivery
• Warehousing and storage
• Pick-and-pack services
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Local distribution
• Real estate sign installation and related services
• Customized logistics solutions

Compensation

• Hourly base wage
• Uncapped commission on new business
• Performance bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement for approved customer meetings and travel
• Opportunity for increased hours and advancement based on performance

Commission is paid in addition to the hourly wage and is designed to reward the development of recurring, long-term customer accounts.

Schedule

• Approximately 20 to 25 hours per week to start
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Some local travel and in-person meetings will be required
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and decision-makers
• Confident making cold calls and approaching new prospects
• Organized and consistent with follow-up
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Comfortable working in a growing small-business environment
• Able to understand customer needs and recommend suitable solutions
• Familiarity with Simcoe County and the local business community is an asset

Experience

Previous experience in sales, business development, logistics, transportation, warehousing, e-commerce or customer service is an asset but not required.

We are willing to train the right person who demonstrates initiative, confidence, professionalism and a strong desire to succeed in sales.

Requirements

• Valid Ontario driver’s licence
• Reliable access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel locally for customer meetings
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, CRM systems and other basic business software
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Who This Role Is Suited For

This position may be a strong fit for:

• A junior salesperson looking to build B2B sales experience
• Someone with retail, hospitality or customer service experience who wants to move into sales
• A locally connected professional with strong business relationships
• A semi-retired salesperson looking for a flexible role
• An entrepreneurial individual who wants to help build a sales department
• Someone motivated by both a stable hourly wage and performance-based earnings

Why Join Just Simcoe Express?

• Help grow a locally owned Simcoe County business
• Sell practical services that businesses regularly need
• Flexible schedule
• Uncapped earning potential
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership or full-time sales position
• Direct access to company leadership
• Ability to influence the future growth of the business

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a short message explaining why you would be a good fit for this role.

We are particularly interested in hearing about any previous sales experience, local business connections or examples of situations where you successfully built relationships, generated leads or brought in new customers.