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Business Development Representative - International (CAN)

Toast · Toronto, ON, Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$65K–$104K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2d 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 5h agoon Toast's careers page

What Toast sells

Tech that helps restaurants run and sell more

A restaurant owner has to run the business, sell more, stay in touch with customers, and keep the team happy, all at once. Toast makes technology that helps with each of those jobs. The owner can run things more smoothly, bring in more sales, and keep both guests and staff happy.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Brand new.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 57 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags 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's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  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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The role

You prospect restaurants and local businesses in Toronto via cold calls, email, and social outreach to book demos of Toast's all-in-one platform for Field Account Executives.

SMB · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Restaurants and local business ownersIn their words: “BDRs will research restaurants in their assigned territory, create an outreach plan and determine how restaurants can benefit from leveraging Toast’s all-in-one digital platform.”
Industry:
Restaurants and hospitalityIn their words: “Up to date on the latest restaurant industry trends; knowledge of restaurant operations is a plus.”
Company size:
SMB

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$65K–$104K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. A Business Development Representative (BDR) will be responsible for creating new business sales opportunities for Toast. BDRs will research restaurants in their assigned territory, create an outreach plan and determine how restaurants can benefit from leveraging Toast’s all-in-one digital platform. Daily outreach consists primarily of cold calls but also includes emails and social media touch points. After the consistently high performance in the role, BDRs have the opportunity to pursue more advanced sales roles at Toast. This is a Hybrid role with days in our Toronto office A day in the life (Responsibilities) - Cold, outbound prospecting leads to set up product demonstrations for Field Account Executives. - Collaborate with Field Account Executive Teams as well as the marketing team to develop creative outreach strategies. - Leverage prospecting skills and relationships to build partnerships with restaurants. - Be the voice of the customer and share valuable feedback cross-functionally. - Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Toast in the market. What you'll need to thrive (Requirements) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Passion for sales and a desire to work in a results-driven environment. - High customer empathy and ability to handle objections. - Experience in an outbound prospecting role is a must - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to be able to keep track of many opportunities at one time. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. - Previous phone experience - Self-motivated, creative, and flexible with the ability to perform well under pressure. - Experience canvassing and cold-calling into various types of local businesses, with evidence of success preferred. What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves) - Collegiate Sales Competitors wanted! - Restaurant Experience a plus - Experience working in a start-up environment - Up to date on the latest restaurant industry trends; knowledge of restaurant operations is a plus. AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). Total Targeted Cash $65,000-$104,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. We ask that you complete interviews and assessments on your own, without real-time AI tools, recording, or transcription bots, unless we tell you otherwise in advance. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast People Are the Secret Ingredient in Our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry brings together people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value that same breadth at Toast. We strive to build a culture grounded in authenticity, respect, and humility, where every Toaster has a real opportunity to grow, contribute, and do their best work—raising the bar in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and each other. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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