- Location
- Remote — based in Canada
- Employment type
- Contractor / freelance · Part-time
- Terms
- Performance-based commission with uncapped earning potential. A fixed fee or base salary can be discussed depending on experience and scope — terms are agreed openly and in writing before you start.
About the role
Employers across Canada compete for talent in healthcare, trades, logistics and tech. Many hire at volume and need new ways to reach candidates who are not actively looking.
Your responsibilities
- Identify and approach companies in Canada with ongoing recruitment needs.
- Connect with HR Directors, Talent Acquisition Managers, CEOs and other decision-makers.
- Use your existing network to introduce SmartHire to potential customers.
- Generate qualified sales opportunities and book meetings.
- Manage relationships and help convert opportunities into long-term customers.
- Work closely with our Norwegian team to develop the market.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in B2B sales or business development.
- An established professional network, preferably within HR, recruitment, staffing or SaaS.
- Strong communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently.
- A good understanding of how businesses recruit and the challenges they face.
- Advantage: experience selling recruitment services, HR technology or marketing solutions.
- Fluent English. French is an advantage.
What we offer
- Attractive, performance-based commission with uncapped earning potential.
- Open conversation about terms — a fixed element can be discussed depending on experience.
- Full flexibility to manage your own schedule and sales activities.
- The opportunity to take ownership of SmartHire's expansion in Canada.
- Direct support from our Norwegian team.
- Marketing and advertising support to help generate leads.
- Sales materials, product demos and help throughout the sales process.
- The opportunity to grow into a larger role as the market grows.
Pay & terms
Performance-based commission with uncapped earning potential. A fixed fee or base salary can be discussed depending on experience and scope — terms are agreed openly and in writing before you start.
Start part-time. Build something bigger.
You don't need to leave your current position to get started. This can initially be combined with another job, consultancy or an existing business. We're primarily looking for the right person with the experience, network and motivation to build a long-term business.
About SmartHire
SmartHire is a Norwegian recruitment technology company helping businesses and recruitment agencies attract, engage and qualify candidates through targeted digital campaigns and AI filtering. We are a small, fast-moving team building something new — and we are growing internationally.
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Questions & answers
Can I do this alongside another job?
Yes. You can start part-time and build gradually. We care most about experience, network and motivation.
How does compensation work?
Commission based on results, with no cap. A fixed element can be discussed depending on experience and scope, and terms are agreed in writing before you start.
What would I be selling?
SmartHire helps companies and recruitment agencies reach passive candidates on social media, filter them with AI and get qualified candidates into the pipeline. You get sales materials, demos and support.
Do I need a recruitment background?
It's an advantage but not a requirement. What matters most is B2B sales experience and a network in HR, recruitment, staffing or SaaS.