Account Manager - TELUS, Burnaby

About the role

Empower Canadian businesses with game-changing technology. As an Account Manager at TELUS in Burnaby, you will act as a hunter who prospects new business daily through strategic outreach, in-field visits, and proactive networking. You will actively engage with 30-40 potential business clients per day within your territory to introduce TELUS solutions, qualify prospects, and close deals.

Here is how you will succeed in this field-based sales role:

• Hunt and develop new business through strategic territory management, in-field visits, and proactive outreach
• Build a robust pipeline by connecting with prospective customers through a mix of in-person visits, networking, and business development activities
• Deliver consultative solutions tailored to each business's unique needs, including internet, mobility, security, and cloud solutions
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with clients who see you as their trusted technology advisor
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets while maintaining a focus on customer success
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM to track opportunities and customer interactions
• Represent TELUS at networking events and own your territory like an entrepreneur

Skills and experience

To qualify for this TELUS careers opportunity, candidates should bring the following essential traits:

• Hunter mentality and drive: you are energized by high-volume prospecting, cold calling and door-to-door sales
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Resilience and coachability, open to feedback
• Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest in technology solutions
• Valid driver's license for this field-based role with territory responsibility
• Comfort with autonomous field work and self-directed prospecting

Preferred qualifications that are a plus include:

• 1-2 years of B2B sales experience including door-to-door, field sales, outside sales or retail
• CRM experience with Salesforce or similar platforms
• Post-secondary education in business or a related field
• Experience in field sales, outside sales, or territory management
• Background in technology, telecommunications, or SaaS sales

Your impact

As part of the TELUS Small Medium Business segment—the fastest-growing and largest business segment in the industry—you are revolutionizing how Canadian businesses access and utilize technology. By providing access to the 100% fiber optic network, TELUS PureFibre, and a suite of innovative solutions, you make business technology secure, simple, and worry-free while helping your territory thrive in the digital age.

Benefits

TELUS offers a rewarding compensation package and continuous professional growth opportunities for its sales teams:

• Realistic earnings expectations with a full OTE of $104,000 to $119,000 based on 100% quota
• Base salary of $50,000 to $65,000 based on experience
• Top performers earning $130,000+ with accelerator programs and commission plans designed to reward success
• Generous TELUS share purchase program with company contributions
• Comprehensive benefits from day one
• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Clear career progression path to advanced sales and leadership roles
• Mentorship from top-performing sales leaders
• Supportive, high-performance team environment