Full-Time

Business Development Representative

LumiQ

LumiQ

51-200 employees

CPD-focused CPA podcast platform

Compensation Overview

$52k - $62k/yr

+ Uncapped Commissions + Incentive

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role in Toronto; commute to office 1-2 times per week; remote 4 weeks per year.

Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
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Requirements
  • Coachability: Ability to receive feedback positively and quickly implement changes. You are a fast learner and take initiative
  • Resilience: Able to persevere through challenges and setbacks while maintaining a positive attitude and drive to succeed
  • Curiosity: A natural desire to learn more, ask questions, and understand why things work the way they do. You demonstrate a willingness to research on your own
  • Confidence: You’re not afraid of rejection or making mistakes. You take accountability and keep moving forward
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
  • Clear Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication with great attention to detail
  • Passion for Podcasts: A genuine enthusiasm for podcasts to support our mission
Responsibilities
  • Drive New Business: 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
  • Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals while contributing to annual sales team revenue targets.
  • Manage CRM: Keep accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other sales tools, including detailed notes on conversations, research, and statuses for different leads
  • Continuous Learning: Invest in your personal and professional growth to maximize your current and future success. Set yourself up for career advancement within our growing sales team
Desired Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education (Bachelor's, Associate's, or Diploma)
  • Background or interest in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business Development, or Marketing
  • Experience in a role where there are frequent 'tough' conversations
  • Experience in competitive fields
  • Total OTE is $62,000 ($52,000 base $10,000 incentive with uncapped commissions). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

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

  • LumiQ still markets three free CPD hours, a strong conversion funnel for accountants.
  • Weekly releases and current topics like AI and fraud keep engagement high.
  • US expansion remains attractive because Canadian CPA compliance proves product-market fit.

What critics are saying

  • MYCPE ONE sells 4,700-plus hours for CA$249, undercutting LumiQ's pricier subscription.
  • Audio-only learning and weaker ethics coverage limit LumiQ against video-heavy CPD platforms.
  • If CPA bodies tighten verifiability rules, LumiQ's podcast-first model loses its edge fast.

What makes LumiQ unique

  • LumiQ turns business podcasts into verifiable CPD across Canadian provinces and territories.
  • Its app offers weekly episodes, quizzes, certificates, and a 1,000-episode library.
  • CIBC Innovation Banking backed LumiQ with credit facilities, signaling lender confidence.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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FinSMEs
Oct 22nd, 2024
LumiQ Receives Credit Facilities from CIBC Innovation Banking

LumiQ, a Toronto, Canada-based provider of a technology-enabled education platform, received credit facilities from CIBC Innovation Banking

Accounting Today
Sep 25th, 2024
CPE platform LumiQ gets PE investment

Accounting CPE podcast company LumiQ (named a top product by Accounting Today in 2023) has received a strategic investment from private equity firm Vertu Capital.

City Life Cape Town
Dec 19th, 2023
HDFC Life Partners with Lumiq to Revolutionize Life Insurance Using Generative AI

In a groundbreaking move, HDFC Life, a leading life insurer in India, has announced a partnership with Lumiq, the winners of the recent HackInsure 2023 Hackathon.

EdTechReview
Aug 31st, 2022
Lumiq Srl receives financing of $7.4M in funding

With the latest round, LumiQ has raised $7.4 million in total funding.