Who We Are And What We Do:
Contra is revolutionizing the world of work. Contra provides companies with an industry-leading, all-in-one platform to manage and scale their flexible workforce.
In a world where work is becoming more flexible and project based, Contra is leading the way in making the world’s platform for project-based and flexible work. Our platform offers all the necessary tools for hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying flexible talent. Contra has raised over $44M from top VC’s including NEA, Unusual Ventures and Cowboy Ventures.
Why Join Contra's Journey?
Contra isn’t just another HR tool. Contra is building a new type of platform for the future of work. As both people, companies and agencies look to adopt more flexible working styles and talent strategies, we are leading the way, with a network of over 1M freelancers and 50k clients who depend on Contra to work together and collaborate, 100% commission-free.
About You:
- You have experience working with creative agencies and understand their hiring needs and challenges.
- You have a strong track record in sales, from prospecting and outreach to pitching and closing new business.
- You build relationships easily and know how to navigate organizations to connect with key decision-makers.
- You are motivated by clear goals and perform well in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- You understand how agencies use independent/freelance talent for projects and scale teams, particularly for creative and technical roles.
Responsibilities:
- Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach to closing and onboarding new agencies
- Develop strategic partnerships with creative agencies and growth-stage tech companies
- Educate agencies on how Contra can solve their hiring challenges and help them scale faster
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of agency leads, using personalized outreach and creative strategies
- Consistently meet or exceed targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Keep accurate records of deals, forecasts, and customer interactions in HubSpot
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales—ideally within creative agencies or growth-stage tech companies
- A proven track record of winning new business and bringing in net new agency customers
- Strong ability to sell to executive teams, hiring managers, and decision-makers
- A strategic, consultative sales mindset with a passion for helping agencies scale
- Located in Toronto, Canada
Total Comp:
- Salary
- Base: $75,000 CAD/yr
- Additional Compensation: Commission
- Health + dental benefits
- Monthly transit/gym reimbursement
- We will provide you with a company laptop on your start date
Interview Process
- Intro Call with Recruiting Team (15-20 minutes)
- Interview with Hiring Manager, Zoë (60 minutes)
- Paid Case Study + Presentation (60 minutes)
Contra is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Note: Contra communicates with applicants through @contra.com domains only. We never ask for money from potential employees. For the latest job postings, visit Contra Careers.
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Contra allows anyone to work for themselves and gives clients the ability to hire the best freelance talent
