Location: Kelowna/Okanagan Region, BC, Canada

Company Overview:

Cybird, a cybersecurity company based in Okanagan, is hiring a Sales Representative. Join us in safeguarding families with innovative solutions and top-notch customer service. Grow with us in the Okanagan region.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct in-person visits to schools, engaging with principals and educators to introduce and demonstrate Cybird’s cybersecurity solutions. This includes conducting short 20-minute training sessions for students and parents on cybersecurity basics.
• Utilize your sales experience to effectively manage and grow the sales pipeline, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Leverage your public speaking skills to engage and educate a variety of audiences, from students to business professionals.
• Work collaboratively with the founding teams to develop strategies and materials that enhance Cybird’s market presence.
• Provide feedback from the field to help refine and improve our product offerings and sales approach.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of sales experience, preferably within the internet/technology field.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and effectively managing a sales pipeline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and partners.
• Willingness to travel within the Okanagan region for in-person meetings and presentations.
• A passion for technology, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary with commission incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment, with a team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your professional and personal life.

Work Location:

• This position is primarily hybrid, allowing the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home.
• There may be a requirement to visit our office in Kelowna 1-2 times a week for team meetings, training sessions, or as needed for specific project collaborations.
• Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Okanagan region to accommodate office visits and in-person engagements as required.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about technology and sales, and looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the field of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a cover letter and resume, highlighting why you are the right fit for this role. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application process, please mention this in your cover letter. 

Email to: info@cybird.net

Application Deadline: 1st June 2024

Location: Kelowna-based candidates will take preference.

Term: 8-month fixed term contract with possible extension based on performance.

Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found. Note that this role is partially government-funded, so the successful candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for the funding program.

Eligibility criteria for this role

• Are you between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)?
• Are you a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or have you been granted refugee status in Canada?
• Are you legally entitled to work in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations?
• Is this your first-time participation in a Youth Employment Strategy work experience program targeted at post-secondary graduates?
• Are you a post-secondary graduate?

​​Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a reliable car and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence for travel around the Okanagan region.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity and welcome all applicants including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require special accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.