Research And Development Associate Jobs in Hamilton, ON

We are seeking two highly motivated Business Development Managers to join our growing team. While this posting is for a single Business Development Manager position, we are hiring for two complementary roles within the team:

• Outbound Business Development Manager - Focused on proactive prospecting, account research, and generating new business opportunities through strategic outreach.

• Inbound Business Development Manager - Focused on qualifying inbound leads, responding to customer inquiries, and converting marketing-generated demand into qualified sales opportunities.

Regular management of sales reports and performance metrics is required, as well as addressing operational questions and managing resistance. The role ensures compliance with company policies and supports the company's mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans and promoting continuous learning and adaptability.

Candidates will be considered for the role that best aligns with their experience, strengths, and career interests.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Business Development Manager

• Identify and research target accounts and key decision-makers.

• Execute outbound prospecting campaigns through phone, email, social selling, and other channels.

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.

• Collaborate with Account Executives to develop account strategies and secure meetings.

• Track prospecting activities and maintain accurate CRM records.

• Meet or exceed activity, pipeline, and opportunity creation goals.

Inbound Business Development Manager

• Respond promptly to inbound leads and customer inquiries.

• Qualify prospects using established sales methodologies and defined qualification criteria.

• Engage prospective customers to understand business needs and determine solution fit.

• Schedule qualified meetings for own portfolio and support the strategic team.

• Maintain accurate CRM data and ensure timely lead follow-up.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales to optimize lead conversion and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in business development, sales development, inside sales, customer success, or a customer-facing role preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with CRM platforms (such as Salesforce) is preferred.

• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and a collaborative approach.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills.

• Resilience and persistence.

• Customer-first mindset.

• Data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Comfortable working with sales metrics and performance goals.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently meets or exceeds qualification and pipeline targets.

• Maintains high-quality CRM data and process discipline.

• Collaborates effectively across Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams.

• Delivers an outstanding experience for prospective customers, whether through proactive outreach or inbound engagement.

Note: This requisition supports hiring for two Business Development Manager positions. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the role that best aligns with their experience, skills, and strengths-Outbound Business Development or Inbound Business Development.

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

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