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Sales Development Representative - Canada

SWTCH Energy Inc. · Remote · Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
23d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon SWTCH Energy Inc.'s careers page

The job

Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly handed to you: inbound leads or a set list of customers.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 23 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
2 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Who We Are SWTCH is pioneering EV charging solutions for multifamily and commercial properties across North America. Since 2016, our team of entrepreneurs, energy professionals, and technologists has been focused on unlocking the social, economic, and environmental benefits of widespread EV adoption. Today, our solutions are deployed in tens of thousands of locations —many of which are low-to-moderate income housing—helping to make clean mobility accessible for all. With an expanding footprint across Canada and the U.S., we’re scaling quickly and looking for mission-driven talent to help accelerate our growth. Job Opportunity SWTCH is looking for a Sales Development Representative to help us scale and grow our business in Western Canada. Working closely with our Business Development team, you’ll help identify, develop, and support meaningful direct sales and channel partnerships for SWTCH. The SWTCH team is lean, motivated, and driven by our mission to realize a clean energy future. Please note this role will support our Western Canada team, and is required to work West Coast (Pacific or Mountain) hours. Responsibilities - Respond promptly to all inbound leads. - Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects. - Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads, and follow through to a successful agreement. - Understand the target markets, including industry, public policy, regional programs, companies, projects, and which market strategies can be used to attract clients. - Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure that milestones are achieved. - Possess a strong understanding of our products, our competition in the industry, and positioning. - Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on the competitive landscape - Maintain customer activity in the CRM platform. - Exceed performance metrics. Requirements - Minimum of a post-secondary degree - 2-3 years of experience in sales, business development, and customer management - Experience in relevant industries such as real estate development, transportation, or energy - Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementing skills. - Strong presentation and verbal communication skills - Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. - Understanding of and passion for clean energy and mobility sectors. - Ability to travel 15-20% - Experience with CRM (Salesforce) Benefits - Business Impact - As a core member of the executive team, you have the opportunity to take a lead role and make a significant impact on the culture and values of the company. - Environmental Impact - We are a clean energy company with a mission to reduce carbon emissions globally to ensure a clean and sustainable future. - Diversity - People develop their talents and skills in different ways. We value different paths and experiences. If you think you meet the qualifications we are seeking, take a chance and express your interest here. SWTCH does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our P&C team. All qualifications will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Google Meet. SWTCH does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are contacted for any personal information via test and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard. SWTCH Energy is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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