Business Development Representative – Early Career at Assent · Ottawa

Assent is the leading AI native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, trusted by complex manufacturers and distributors around the world. Built and backed by experts who have led global compliance programs, our unified platform combines advanced AI, regulatory expertise, and the world’s largest supply chain data network to help organizations reduce risk, lower operational costs, and build trust across every tier of the value chain. From human rights and responsible sourcing to PFAS reporting and Digital Product Passports, Assent transforms regulatory complexity into actionable insights that drive real business outcomes.

With over 900 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the EU, and Kenya and more than 1,000 customers globally, Assent brings together global perspective and deep domain expertise. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate effectively across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This reflects our commitment to building technology that drives business performance while creating long-term value for people and the planet.

People First. Technology Forward.

Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision-making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness.

At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use AI technologies to support activities such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

Business Development Representative “BDR” works on identifying opportunities at provided named accounts through outbound cold-calling, building relationships and qualifying leads for Account Executives. 

A successful BDR will engage with top compliance leaders and position Assent’s unique approach to solving the “compliance puzzle”. As a Business Development Representative, you’ll have a significant impact on the growth of our business through new customer acquisition, interaction with our leadership team and scaling pipelines to meet our growth plans.

The compensation structure includes a $45,000 base salary, with the opportunity to earn an additional $20,000 in commissions, with uncapped earning potential.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities 

• Leverage all available marketing resources and advanced sales development tactics in order to generate highly qualified meetings from target Accounts within relevant industries;

• Drive pipeline growth by scheduling qualified appointments with Account Executives;

• Qualify leads, as well as prospect into ideal prospective companies;

• Engage with top compliance leaders to drive growth;

• Manage and monitor your work using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool;

• Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly targets;

• Participate in weekly meetings and articulate market feedback;

• Follow guidance set out by corporate security policies and standards;

• Ensure departmental security processes and procedures are followed where applicable.

• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent.

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications

• Experience providing exceptional service in a Tele-Sales role;

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills - you are able to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders;

• Can work independently and as part of a team;

• Experience tracking and reporting on customer activity;

• Experience working with a CRM tool would be considered an asset;

• Are able to manage sensitive and critical client information;

• You have a strong work ethic- you are self-motivated, hungry to win, and challenge yourself to take as many calls as you can without sacrificing quality of support;

• Ability to handle a large volume of repetitive tasks with grace and vigour;

• You are committed to providing excellent customer support over the phone and email, representing Assent in the most positive, professional and effective way;

• Excellent time management and organizational skills - ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines;

• You are highly adaptable, flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment;

• You are a critical thinker and can suggest, implement, and support efficient and effective operations;

• You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge - you consider yourself a lifelong learner and naturally curious about technology or how things work;

• You have grit - you are conscientious, resilient are dedicated to achieving excellence and driving results;

• You are open to feedback, coachable and are always striving to self-improve;

• You are proficient in the use of MS Office Suite and Google Applications.

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent

• Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

  Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

  Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

  Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

  At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

  Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

  If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.  

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.  

We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process, such as note-taking and initial shortlisting based on job-related qualifications. AI does not make hiring decisions. All candidates will speak with a real person, and final decisions are always made by our recruitment team.