Account Specialist | Small Medium Business (Fibre Sales)
Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 0N5
Description
Empower Canadian Businesses with Game-Changing Technology!
Are you a driven, energetic sales professional who loves prospecting new business and helping them succeed with the right solutions? Join TELUS as an Account Specialist and help businesses succeed with our 100% fiber optic network – TELUS PureFibre – and a powerful suite of innovative solutions.
Who We Are
TELUS Small Medium Business (SMB) is the fastest-growing and largest business segment in the industry. We're revolutionizing how Canadian businesses access and utilize technology, making it secure, simple, and worry-free. As we continue our journey to become the digital-first technology provider of choice, we're looking for talented sales professionals to join our winning team.
Your Role
As an Account Specialist, you'll be a hunter who prospects new business daily through door-to-door visits and cold calling. You'll walk into 30-40 businesses per day in your territory to introduce TELUS solutions, qualify prospects, and close deals. You're not just a salesperson – you're a trusted advisor who will build relationships and help businesses thrive in the digital age. You'll leverage your passion for technology, creativity, resilience, and love of learning to exceed sales goals while providing real solutions from our comprehensive portfolio. Here’s how:
- Hunt and develop new business through strategic territory management, in-field visits, and proactive outreach
- Build a robust pipeline by connecting with prospective customers through a mix of in-person visits, networking, and business development activities
- Deliver consultative solutions tailored to each business's unique needs, including internet, mobility, security, and cloud solutions
- Cultivate long-term partnerships with clients who see you as their trusted technology advisor
- Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets while maintaining a focus on customer success
- Maintain accurate records in our CRM to track opportunities and customer interactions
- Represent TELUS at networking events and own your territory like an entrepreneur
What's In It For You
- Realistic Earnings Expectations:
- Full OTE: $104,000 - $119,000 (based on 100% quota)
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 (based on experience)
- Top Performers: $130,000+. Accelerator program & commission plan designed to reward your success!
- Generous TELUS share purchase program with company contributions
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Industry-leading training and development programs
- Clear career progression path to advanced sales and leadership roles
- Mentorship from top-performing sales leaders
- Supportive, high-performance team environment
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Hunter mentality and drive: you’re energized by high-volume prospecting, cold calling and door-to-door sales
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Resilience and coachability, open to feedback
- Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest in technology solutions
- Valid driver's license (field-based role with territory responsibility)
- Comfort with autonomous field work and self-directed prospecting
Preferred (but we’ll train the right attitude):
- 1-2 years of B2B sales experience (door-to-door, field sales, outside sales or retail)
- CRM experience (Salesforce or similar platforms)
- Post-secondary education in business or related field
- Experience in field sales, outside sales, or territory management
- Background in technology, telecommunications, or SaaS sales
Work Environment
- Dynamic blend of in-office collaboration and autonomous field work
- Territory-based responsibility with entrepreneurial freedom
- Access to cutting-edge sales technology and tools
- Supportive team atmosphere with collaborative culture
Ready to make an impact? Join our winning team and help shape the future of business technology with TELUS PureFibre. Your success story starts here!