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Smart Dolphins. We’re kind of a big deal. And we have a new career opportunity that we hope you’ll think is a big deal!
About Smart Dolphins
Smart Dolphins is a local Victoria company that is in the business of helping other businesses with their technology. More specifically, we service our clients’ computer, networking and technical support needs. We’re looking to succeed in the long run by delivering the ultimate in service and developing strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Obviously our website here would be an excellent place to learn more about the company.
About “The Pod”
All Smart Dolphins are versatile individuals. We need to be. We take on a variety of roles for our clients (technical and otherwise) and spend a great deal of time educating clients on the uses and benefits of technology. Being a small business ourselves also requires us to be flexible and adaptive to the quickly changing business world. Initiative, maturity and self-discipline are also necessary with the freedom that comes with being a part of our team.
The atmosphere in the office is positive, open and ever changing. We have a lot of fun but we work hard at the same time. We all truly enjoy working in the professional yet personable small business atmosphere.
Most importantly we all have made a long-term goal to helping grow Smart Dolphins into something extraordinary and we look forward to coming to work every day to build that vision into a reality.
About the Current Position Available
As mentioned above, all Dolphins are well-rounded individuals and the next person we welcome aboard will be no exception. Because of our customer-centred philosophy, we all need to communicate well, be professional yet personable and have a strong, long-term commitment to delivering the best service in the industry.
The successful candidate’s primary duties will include:
- Working with Outside Sales to expand the awareness of Smart Dolphins and help grow our client base on Vancouver Island. The primary objective of this position will be to set appointments for the Outside Sales person with decision makers in local businesses, primarily by phone.
- Introducing Smart Dolphins to local businesses and help educate these business on the philosophy and value of the “Technology with Porpoise”.
- Conducting informal research on the business market.
- Documenting activity and details of companies contacted.
- Help develop our database of companies in our market.
Primary qualifications:
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new sales approaches
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Strong listener
- Excellent verbal communications
- Strong organizational skills
- An entrepreneurial sense
Other Desired Skills/Background:
- Excellent keyboarding skills
- Experience in the technology industry
Ultimately, we are looking for a team player – someone who will mesh well with the people that are already part of the team, someone with the talents for the roles that need to be filled and someone who really wants to become a part of the Pod.
Summary
Finding the right person is of paramount importance to us. We hope that this overview of the opportunity sparks a strong interest in that right person. If you feel that this person is you, please submit your application before February 3rd (the sooner the better). We like to receive an up-to-date and applicable resume with a brief cover letter describing why you are an excellent candidate for this position. We prefer to receive applications in person so please contact Corinne Irwin by phone (250-721-2499 ext 214) to schedule a time to drop of your application and meet some of our team!
We sincerely thank you for your interest in Smart Dolphins.
