Business Development Representative
About the job
- Ability to receive feedback positively and implement changes quickly.
- Ability to persevere through challenges and setbacks while maintaining a positive attitude and drive to succeed.
- Natural desire to learn, ask questions, and understand how things work; willingness to conduct independent research.
- Ability to handle rejection and mistakes, take accountability, and continue moving forward.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Genuine enthusiasm for podcasts.
- Identify and generate qualified opportunities through outbound sales, including prospecting, research, cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn social selling, with a focus on scheduling meetings to support the Sales Team.
- Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals while contributing to annual sales team revenue targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other sales tools, including detailed notes on conversations, research, and lead statuses.
- Invest in personal and professional growth to maximize current and future success and prepare for career advancement within the sales team.
- Post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor's, Associate's, or Diploma.
- Background or interest in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business Development, or Marketing.
- Experience in a role involving frequent difficult conversations, such as customer service, door-to-door sales, or fundraising.
- Experience in competitive fields such as sports or the arts.
About the company
LumiQ is a subscription-based podcast platform for CPAs in Canada that helps individuals and corporate teams earn verifiable CPD hours. It provides a library of business podcasts split into micro-learning chapters, with in-app verification and tracking to ensure credits meet regulatory rules. Users pick a plan, complete chapters, and have their CPD credits logged to satisfy compliance. Its Canada focus and integrated compliance workflow—including team plans—set it apart from general podcast or learning platforms, with the goal of helping CPAs meet annual CPD requirements efficiently.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$6.6M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CIBC Innovation Banking extended credit facilities on October 22, 2024, supporting growth.
- 2026 hiring for growth marketing and HR signals expansion across Canada, the US, and the UK.
- Communitech says LumiQ serves over 1,000 corporate and accounting firms across North America.
What critics are saying
- LumiQ still depends on accounting compliance, a narrow niche with limited expansion runway.
- Competitors like Pluralsight and Capterra-listed alternatives pressure pricing and retention.
- If Canada or ICAS/CPA bodies tighten CPD rules, LumiQ's verification model weakens fast.
What makes LumiQ unique
- Verified CPD podcasts for CPAs and finance pros remain LumiQ's core wedge.
- ICAS partnered with LumiQ in 2024, validating trust in regulated accounting education.
- Over 1,000 episodes and weekly releases create a sticky, recurring content library.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Company Equity