First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Account Sales Representative
@ Sentient HR Services Inc.
Markham, Ontario
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Overview
Sentient HR Services Inc. is hiring a part-time Account Executive - Sales to win new childcare centre partnerships across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The role runs 25 hours a week, mostly remote by phone, video and email, with occasional in-person visits. Pay is 40% base and 60% commission.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and pursue new childcare centre clients across GTHA
- Run consultative sales meetings and deliver value presentations
- Close new business and onboard clients before handoff to Client Care
- Represent Sentient at tradeshows, association meetings and networking events
- Update the CRM daily and submit weekly reports and pipeline updates
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year of sales or business development experience
- Demonstrated success prospecting, presenting and closing business
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- College diploma or university degree preferred
- RECE designation is an asset
- Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 25 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | RECE |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
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Sentient HR Services Inc.
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Full company description
Whether your need is last minute, a planned vacation or you are looking to hire for a permanent position, Sentient has a staff for you. If you are interested in joining the Sentient team or you are currently looking for full time or part time work in childcare or education, Sentient can help you find your next job. Sentient HR Services provides Human Resources services to the child care and educational fields. Our services include supply staffing, HR consulting and full-time/part-time recruitment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,911
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 175
- Reported office locations
- 445 Hood Rd, Markham, Ontario L3R, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Staffing Agency
- Human Resources
- Education
- Professional Services
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Sentient HR Services Inc.
- Specialties
- Supply Staffing
- Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Human Resource Consulting
- and Interview Questions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Whether your need is last minute, a planned vacation or you are looking to hire for a permanent position, Sentient has a staff for you. If you are interested in joining the Sentient team or you are currently looking for full time or part time work in childcare or education, Sentient can help you find your next job. Sentient HR Services provides Human Resources services to the child care and educational fields. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Specialties | Supply StaffingRecruitmentTraining and DevelopmentHuman Resource Consultingand Interview Questions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Job description
The Organization
Sentient HR aims to Empower Educators. Sentient specializes in supply staffing, temporary and full-time staff placements for the childcare industry. Sentient currently operates in the GTHA and Ottawa, serves over 500 centres, and employs over 600 childcare assistants and RECEs (our Educators). Our administrative staff actively seek opportunities to connect childcare centres to the right supply staff during times of need. Sentient can provide supply staff on the same day a request is made by using our user-friendly website, phone, e-mail, or text message. We are also able to provide staff for planned absences and full-time positions. We recruit passionate Educators and provide ongoing professional development to engage their growth mindset. Our culture is one where we value trusted partnerships, enable growth and the ability to excel and be fully engaged. We highly value integrity and focus on making an impact on our clients, Educators, co-workers, and communities.
The Role
We are seeking a Part-Time Account Executive - Sales to expand Sentient’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTHA). This role is focused on generating new childcare centre partnerships, building strong local relationships, and promoting Sentient as the trusted staffing partner for the childcare community. The Part-Time Account Executive – Sales will prospect, present Sentient’s services, and close new business.
As a part-time role, the Account Executive will work 25 hours per week, primarily remote with outreach via phone, video conferencing, and e-mail. Occasional in-person visits to childcare centres and attendance at local events will be required.
Success
As a trusted partner and ambassador, the successful candidate will focus on promoting Sentient HR Services and driving new business growth and referrals in the GTHA region. The Account Executive will own the sales process from prospecting and outreach to presentations, closing, and onboarding while maintaining a consultative and relationship-focused approach. The successful candidate will inspire confidence and trust in childcare leaders, contributing to Sentient’s growth in the region while working in alignment with our values.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Planning:
Compensation: 40% Base, 60% Commission
Sentient HR Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our hiring practices reflect our dedication to creating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities at every stage of the recruitment process upon request.
Sentient HR aims to Empower Educators. Sentient specializes in supply staffing, temporary and full-time staff placements for the childcare industry. Sentient currently operates in the GTHA and Ottawa, serves over 500 centres, and employs over 600 childcare assistants and RECEs (our Educators). Our administrative staff actively seek opportunities to connect childcare centres to the right supply staff during times of need. Sentient can provide supply staff on the same day a request is made by using our user-friendly website, phone, e-mail, or text message. We are also able to provide staff for planned absences and full-time positions. We recruit passionate Educators and provide ongoing professional development to engage their growth mindset. Our culture is one where we value trusted partnerships, enable growth and the ability to excel and be fully engaged. We highly value integrity and focus on making an impact on our clients, Educators, co-workers, and communities.
The Role
We are seeking a Part-Time Account Executive - Sales to expand Sentient’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTHA). This role is focused on generating new childcare centre partnerships, building strong local relationships, and promoting Sentient as the trusted staffing partner for the childcare community. The Part-Time Account Executive – Sales will prospect, present Sentient’s services, and close new business.
As a part-time role, the Account Executive will work 25 hours per week, primarily remote with outreach via phone, video conferencing, and e-mail. Occasional in-person visits to childcare centres and attendance at local events will be required.
Success
As a trusted partner and ambassador, the successful candidate will focus on promoting Sentient HR Services and driving new business growth and referrals in the GTHA region. The Account Executive will own the sales process from prospecting and outreach to presentations, closing, and onboarding while maintaining a consultative and relationship-focused approach. The successful candidate will inspire confidence and trust in childcare leaders, contributing to Sentient’s growth in the region while working in alignment with our values.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Planning:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with childcare centres across GTHA.
- Set weekly activity goals (calls, meetings, outreach) to achieve part-time sales targets.
- Represent Sentient at local tradeshows, association meetings, and networking events.
- Share local market insights and competitor activity with leadership.
- Prospect childcare centres through calls, emails, and networking to build pipeline.
- Conduct consultative sales meetings to understand client needs and present solutions.
- Deliver presentations that communicate Sentient’s value proposition in staffing.
- Close new business and ensure smooth onboarding before transition to Client Care.
- Follows Sentient’s charter and is aligned and exhibits company values. Participates in culture events and activities and recognizes others for exhibiting company values.
- Communicates and works effectively and collaboratively with Client Care, Operations, Marketing and HR to deliver great results for prospects, customers, and other stakeholders in the company.
- Participates and comes prepared to all daily huddles, 121 coaching meetings, and monthly meetings, and any other cadence / meetings as required.
- Participates in additional projects or added responsibilities as needed.
- Completes and submits weekly reports.
- Updates the CRM daily and documents all sales phone calls, meetings, and tasks.
- Updates key and pertinent information on prospects and competitors in the CRM.
- Monitors and updates their pipeline each week
- College diploma or university degree preferred.
- RECE designation is an asset (adds credibility within the childcare field).
- Minimum 1 year of sales or business development experience (staffing, childcare, or education sector experience an advantage).
- Demonstrated success with prospecting, presenting, and closing business.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
- Access to reliable transportation for occasional in-person visits and events.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrates a strong customer orientation to enhance business performance.
- Growth and Learning Focus - Promotes and demonstrates the value of life-long learning.
- Results Focus: Ensures accountability and commitment to achieve business objectives, goals & activities.
- Communication: Expresses information and ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both written and verbal presentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Seeks ways to enhance business and operational efficiencies.
- Business Acumen: Understands and utilizes business processes and systems to drive the business forward.
- Building Partnerships - Demonstrates both an internal and external focus, building rapport and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance the business.
- Digital Literacy: The ability to discover, evaluate, and use information and technology effectively through various apps and digital tools.
- 100% trustworthy with the highest level of integrity.
- Highly driven with the ability to take ownership and responsibility.
- Plays to Win!
- Respectful of others and self.
- Hands on with a willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved.
- A real curiosity about data, trends, business, and processes.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity in a growing company.
- Values and seeks feedback from others.
- Represents the company in a professional manner.
- Confident communicator, who is not afraid to pick up the phone (or drop in the childcare centre) to speak with prospective clients.
Compensation: 40% Base, 60% Commission
Sentient HR Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our hiring practices reflect our dedication to creating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities at every stage of the recruitment process upon request.
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