business development officer

Job Description Job Description 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 b Location Barrie , ON Work location On site Salary $ 24.27 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Part time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source ZipRecruiter #79e252cd1 Various locations Barrie, ON