Business Development Specialist at Geotab in Oakville, Ontario, CA

WHO WE ARE: Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.   Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.   Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.  WHO YOU ARE: We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Business Development Specialist who will play a key role in supporting strategic partner success through the ownership and management of technical processes, account oversight, and project execution. This role requires ownership of initiatives that ensure efficient partner onboarding, data validation, and streamlined reporting. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you! WHAT YOU'LL DO: As a Business Development Specialist your key area of responsibility will be managing account-level administration such as validating data requests, maintaining accurate partner and customer account records, supporting enrollment workflows, and developing reports, presentations, and documentation that inform and drive decision-making. This role manages the distribution of enablement materials and works directly with Partner Account Managers (PAMs), resellers, and key stakeholders to increase product adoption and partner engagement. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and excellent written communication. The specialist works closely with cross-functional teams such as Business Development, Partner Sales, Solution Engineering, and external partners—to deliver scalable solutions and support business growth. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT: • Ensuring accuracy and integrity of partner/customer records within Salesforce. This includes overseeing complex data validations, processing partner data requests, and maintaining detailed OEM opportunity tracking. • Generate and present compelling, data-driven insights for senior leadership. Interpret complex program performance data to recommend strategic decisions, optimize partner engagement, and directly influence business growth. • Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Product Operations, and Product Marketing. Act as the primary project leader for all technical integrations and go-to-market initiatives with OEM partners. • Own the strategy and execution of key industry events and sales initiatives. Define event goals, manage logistics, and measure ROI to ensure alignment with business development objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact for complex partner and customer escalations. Consult with stakeholders and internal support teams to manage and deliver timely and effective resolutions. • Plan and lead subject matter expert (SME) meetings when applicable, including content development, agenda building, and participant engagement—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and ongoing product education. • Act as a key liaison with operations and marketing teams to manage launch timelines, track deliverables, and ensure alignment with product and feature release schedules. • Encompassing the strategic development, creation, maintenance, and distribution of comprehensive marketing, sales, and training materials that clearly articulate the business value of OEM partner solutions • Actively collaborate with PAMs and resellers to drive engagement and adoption of OEM programs, contributing to business development and partner growth strategies. • Maintain internal resources including team wikis and documentation repositories, ensuring team members have access to up-to-date promotional material, presentations, and resources. • Deliver white-glove onboarding support to high-profile customers and partners, ensuring a seamless and professional experience throughout the enrollment and ramp-up phases. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE: • 3-5 years of experience in Project Management/Inventory Management/Technical Sales • Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and competing priorities simultaneously, even under pressure and with fast-changing deadlines. • Exhibits high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, complemented by excellent proofreading abilities, ensuring precision in all deliverables. • Commands excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain robust interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners. • Leads by example and serves as a primary escalation point for complex issues from team members, management, and clients, ensuring timely and effective resolution. • Deeply understands customer business needs, focusing on delivering solutions that address their challenges and drive mutual success. • Technically competent with essential business software programs, including advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) for reporting and collaboration. • Operates with an entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a flat organizational structure and adapting quickly to evolving priorities and environments. If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.   Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.   This posting is for an existing vacancy.   WHY JOB SEEKERS CHOOSE GEOTAB: Flex working arrangements Home office reimbursement program Baby bonus & parental leave top up program Online learning and networking opportunities Electric vehicle purchase incentive program Competitive medical and dental benefits Retirement savings program *The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only HOW WE WORK: At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!   We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.  The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check. Hiring Range $52,300 - $70,000 CAD