Telemarketer

JBT Group of Companies is seeking someone with telemarking experience preferable in the transportation industry.

Primary Objective: To generate new customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying potential sales to quickly determine the appropriate amount of time to dedicate to each call

· Generate new leads along with day to day assistance to our sales team

· Cold calling potential customers

• Persuading potential customers to use JBT as a carrier and Heritage Warehousing for warehousing needs using a prepared script with additional information

• Ask pertinent questions to understand the customers’ needs and determining what offerings suit them best

• Answer incoming calls from prospective customers

• Follow up on calls

· Keep records of calls and outcomes

Requirements:

Proven experience as a telemarketer or similar sales role

Interpersonal and communication skills

Computer skills

Time Management skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email etc)

Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints

Desirable:

•Sales experience in transportation is preferred

Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in the transportation industry.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ayr, ON N0B 1E0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Telemarketing: 1 year (preferred)
• sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person