Business Finance Associates - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Canadawide Group is a well established, professional consulting firm operating across Canada and internationally. We provide a wide range of consulting and financing services to the small and medium-sized businesses in all sectors in Canada and abroad.We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Business Finance Associate for its Greater Toronto Area office in Toronto.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of client relationships and new business opportunities.Developing and maintaining a regular sales call program on ‘C’ level executives and key decision makers of businesses, and major corporations to ensure effective management, retention, and expansion of each customer relationship.Identifying, researching and setting up quality meetings with prospects utilizing a conversational approach that uncovers and qualifies new business opportunities, to establish a credit relationship and building a comprehensive data base file for each prospect.Establishing and maintaining relationships with major small and medium size industrial and commercial companies (prospects) and key business referral sources in the assigned market area.Maintaining a current and thorough knowledge of CFCL's specialized services to effectively promote tailored presentation packages to meet specific customer needs.Contributions to CFCL’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.Business travel upon request.QualificationsAs our preferred candidate you will have:Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of business credit products and related policies.Superior skills in financial analysis and risk assessment including proven credit judgment.Awareness of differences in the tax, legal and accounting rules of the various jurisdictions.Ability to plan strategies and activities up to 12 months in advance.Have a minimum of 2 years of successful experience managing, leading, selling to, conversing with or prospecting C level contacts at mid-market companies and large companies.Strong understanding of a wide variety of industries and markets which require specialized knowledge.Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and aggressive sales strategies.Demonstrated ability to deliver a strong eloquent value proposition, understand and qualify a client's needs, assess business issues/pain points.Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, articulate and creative.Good judgement and excellent decision-making skills.A sense of urgency. Committed to do what it takes to get the job done.General Computer knowledge to effectively use various computer software applications.EducationIdeally possess a University degree in business, finance, economics or 3 -5 years related banking or business experience.Other InformationLocation: Mississauga, TorontoThis position is ideal for an 'out of the box' thinker that wants to help businesses grow and strives to build long-lasting relationships with clients. CFCL values determination and hard-work, while providing an integrated support system for entrepreneurial individuals.Apply by providing a cover letter and resume of education & experience to:Recruitment Manager,Canadawide Financial Group204 - 420 Britannia Road East,Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L5Fax: (647) 699-9891careers@canadawidefinancial.ca