Business Development Representative – Emerging Legend Hunter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Identify and engage with content creators, streamers, and entertainment brands that align with Makeship’s primary services.

• Initiate contact and build relationships prior to their onboarding onto the platform.

• Drive outreach efforts to generate a pipeline of potential partners.

• Provide top-tier opportunities to Account Executives.

• Maintain an organized pipeline within the CRM system.

• Utilize automation tools to keep in touch with creators who may not be ready yet.

• Bring insights about internet culture back to the team.

• Understand the operational playbook, implement it, and propose enhancements.

• Assist in identifying and collaborating with content creators and brands.

• Contribute to team expansion and the potential to advance to an Account Executive or leadership position.

⛳️ Requirements

• An individual who is deeply engaged in online communities: Gaming, streaming, YouTube, Discord, and Twitch fandoms.

• A self-motivated and adaptable individual who takes initiative.

• Possess a natural instinct for hunting down and recognizing untapped opportunities.

• Self-aware with the capability to accept and implement feedback.

• Demonstrated passion, curiosity, persistence, and comfort in reaching out to unfamiliar individuals.

• One to two years of experience as a BDR or SDR, or relevant experience connecting with creators and influencers on behalf of a brand or agency.

• Proven track record of managing tasks through to completion.

• Exceptional listening skills and clear communication abilities in direct messages, emails, and phone calls.

• Capacity to stay organized while juggling multiple conversations.

• Creative problem-solving skills when conventional methods fall short.

• Bonus: Familiarity with CRM tools, particularly HubSpot.

• Bonus: Experience in social media or digital marketing.

• Bonus: Background in merchandise or the creator economy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in Canada or utilize any of our hubs.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits starting from day one.

• Enjoy 4 weeks of paid vacation, including paid time off on your birthday.

• An additional week of paid leave during the winter holiday season.

• Participate in virtual and in-person social events.

• Benefit from an annual paid volunteer day off.

• 1:1 RRSP matching program up to 3%.

• $500 pre-tax annual health and wellness allowance.

• $400 pre-tax home office setup allowance.

• $65 pre-tax monthly phone allowance.

• Maternity and parental leave top-up program.

• Education assistance program.

• Employee referral program.

• Tenured rewards program.

• Potential for $15K CAD variable compensation with uncapped commission.