Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months), with Potential for Permanent Hire
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Compensation: $22$25 per hour
About The Opportunity
Our client, a leading technology company specializing in connecting local businesses with customers, is looking for a motivated and customer-focused City Specialist to support its growing presence in Edmonton, Alberta.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth technology environment, build relationships with local restaurant partners, and contribute directly to merchant growth and business development.
About The Role
As a City Specialist, you will play an important role in expanding our client's local merchant network and supporting restaurant partners throughout Edmonton. This is a highly field-based, customer-facing position involving in-person visits to restaurants and prospective merchant partners to identify their needs and generate opportunities for the sales team.
Initially, the role will involve approximately five days per week in the field, with the potential for responsibilities and projects to evolve over time. You will introduce the company's platform to local businesses, establish a strong first impression, identify potential opportunities, and coordinate follow-up meetings with sales representatives.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting new people, working independently, and building a career in a fast-paced technology company.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person visits to restaurants and prospective merchant partners throughout Edmonton.
- Introduce the company's platform and communicate its value to restaurant owners, managers, and decision-makers.
- Build relationships with local merchants and identify their business needs, challenges, and priorities.
- Schedule follow-up calls and meetings between prospective merchants and the sales team.
- Support new restaurant partners with onboarding and initial platform-related questions.
- Gather merchant feedback and share market insights with internal teams.
- Maintain accurate records of merchant interactions, outreach activities, and follow-up opportunities.
- Troubleshoot basic technical issues and assist merchants with platform-related questions when needed.
- Represent the company professionally in the local business community.
- Adapt to evolving business priorities and contribute to new projects as the organization continues to grow.
Qualifications
- At least six months of experience in a customer-facing role, such as sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service.
- Confidence approaching unfamiliar businesses and engaging decision-makers in person.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including Word/Docs and Excel/Sheets.
- Intermediate SQL skills and general technical proficiency, including basic troubleshooting across phones, tablets, and computers.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Must be located in downtown Edmonton or the surrounding area.
Compensation & Perks
- Hourly compensation of $23$25.
- Fuel allowance of $0.75 per kilometre for eligible work-related travel.
- Lunch expenses covered up to $20 per day, subject to applicable expense policies.
- Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Initial 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
- Opportunity to gain experience with a high-growth technology company and pursue future career opportunities in sales, merchant operations, and account management.
Work Environment
This is a predominantly field-based role requiring regular travel throughout Edmonton. The successful candidate will be comfortable visiting multiple restaurants daily, initiating conversations with prospective partners, and working independently. Although some work-from-home responsibilities may be introduced, the initial focus will be on in-person merchant outreach and relationship building.
Why Apply?
Join an innovative, fast-growing technology environment where you can develop valuable experience in business development, customer engagement, and merchant relations. This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on local business growth while building a foundation for future career advancement.
If you're outgoing, resourceful, and excited about connecting with local businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Edmonton,AB.
À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services
Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de lentreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises dAllegis Group. Découvrez dautres informations à TEKsystems.com.
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About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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