Business Development Executive
Generis is proudly ranked on;
2025 - The America’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times
2024 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail
2020 - The America’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times
2020 - Growth List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Canadian Business and Maclean’s
2020 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail
2019 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail
WHO WE ARE: Generis designs and delivers industry-leading B2B conferences that bring business leaders together to learn, collaborate, and network in meaningful ways. Our focus on transforming how people connect has enabled us to work with globally recognized organizations such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Boeing, NASA, Google, Kraft Heinz, and many more.
Founded with the vision of redefining knowledge sharing and face-to-face engagement, Generis exists to elevate how executives and professionals build and sustain valuable business relationships. We believe there is a better way to connect ideas with opportunity, and we are committed to delivering world-class content that drives real conversations and lasting partnerships.
Today, we are proud to have expanded our footprint across both the North American and European markets, continuing to grow our impact on a global scale.
As a Business Development Executive at Generis, you’ll be at the front line of our growth, connecting with senior industry leaders, sparking meaningful conversations, and showcasing the value of attending our high-impact summits.
You’ll be part of a driven, team-focused environment where performance matters, wins are celebrated, and everyone is working toward one goal: exceptional results.
We’re passionate about developing top talent. High performers don’t just succeed here, they grow here. You’ll be coached, mentored, and supported as you build your skills and step into future leadership opportunities as the business expands.
A career at Generis offers fast-paced career development, real ownership, and accelerated earning potential for those ready to put in the work and make an impact.
On Target Earnings (OTE) within the first year- $80k – $100k ++
Top Performer OTE: $100K +
Work Environment: 100% in office
Location: Office located Downtown Toronto (Richmond & Bathurst) - 555 Richmond Street West
The Individual:
- 1+ year of experience thriving in fast-paced, high-energy environments such as customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales
- Motivated by targets, performance metrics, and the excitement of exceeding goals
- Strong communicator with confidence building relationships and creating engaging conversations
- Highly ambitious, driven, and eager to make an impact from day one
- Comfortable speaking with and presenting to senior leaders and C-Level Executives
- Coachable, adaptable, and quick to turn feedback into results and personal growth
- Naturally curious with the ability to quickly learn new industries, market trends, and business challenges
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude and strong sense of ownership
- Excited by career progression opportunities, professional development, and long-term growth
- Experience using Salesforce, Hubspot ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is considered a strong asset
Duties and Day-To-Day:
- Own the full sales cycle: from lead generation and first conversations, objection handling, and closing attendance opportunities. Take control of your earning potential.
- Own and execute end-to-end sales campaigns, building expertise in diverse and emerging industries such as biomanufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, automotive, and beyond.
- Connect with senior decision-makers through outbound cold calling to spark interest in our high-level business summits.
- Leverage our advanced tech stack to elevate your sales performance and give you the tools you need to succeed. You’ll use platforms like Salesforce, ZoomInfo, HubSpot, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify, prospect, and engage with high-potential clients.
- Hit and exceed weekly and monthly targets tied to outreach activity, lead generation, and new business growth.
- Build and manage your own pipeline by proactively researching and generating high-quality leads.
- Stay in the know on industry trends, key clients, and the value behind the events and products you support.
- Take part in ongoing coaching and training with your Sales Manager, working closely with the team to sharpen your sales skills and business knowledge every day.
The Package:
- Base salary with opportunity of quick increases based on performance
- Strong, uncapped performance based commission structure
- Top performers will fast-track their career progression into leadership opportunities
- Incentives and opportunities to travel and participate in our business summits in exciting global cities, including Boston, San Francisco, Belgium, Houston, Chicago, and many other fantastic destinations.
- Health benefits after 3-months of employment + annual health spend account
- Monthly company-wide town halls with announcements, awards, and social highlights, plus an annual summer and holiday party, bi-annual sales outings, and monthly networking events to connect, celebrate wins, and build team culture.
- 15 paid days off per year + Holiday Office Closure (All business days during the closure period are fully paid and provided in addition to annual vacation)
- Snacks and coffee program to keep you fueled throughout the day
Interview Process
- Recruiter Screen – 20-minute phone call to align on your background, explore what you’re looking for, and answer any initial questions
- Hiring Manager Interview – 30-minute video interview to dive deeper into your experience and motivations
- Technical Assignment – Focused exercise on lead generation, including prospecting and a mock phone pitch with the hiring manager
- Final Round – 45-minute in-person interview to meet the team, tour the office, and get a feel for our environment
Generis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.
