Associate, Sales Support Job Vacancy in Toronto

Job Title:     Associate, Sales Support
Job Ref:     2424BR
Location     ON - Toronto
Employer    PWC
Category:     Tax
Job Type:     Full-time Contract
About Us
Join Canada’s fastest growing ‘Big Four’ professional services firm and the largest in the world.
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries.
Tax Services:
The professionals within our Tax Services Group advise publicly traded corporations, private companies and high net worth individuals on intricate tax matters, helping them comply with the growing and increasingly complex tax compliance requirements.
Tax at PwC is a relationship business, and we are committed to giving our people the career opportunities and experiences they need to thrive.    Right from the start, you’ll have access to and work with PwC partners and senior managers who are among the profession’s most highly regarded and recognized authorities. These leaders act as mentors through your daily interactions and on-the-job experiences, as well as in the classroom setting
Our SR&ED practice consists of a strong and dedicated group of tax services professionals with science, engineering and financial backgrounds.
Our Indirect Tax practice includes a team dedicated to completing recovery reviews on a contingency and fee for services basis.    The team is led by senior members of the Indirect Tax practice.    Our overall approach utilizes data extraction and analysis technology as well as the application of the relevant legislation to identify opportunities. 


Job Duties:
•    Contact potential clients and to set up and schedule meetings for our tax recovery experts. You will be speaking with senior executives of mid and large sized Canadian, U.S. and U.K. corporations and professional services firms. We will provide lists of potential clients with name, title, company, phone and often, email.  This is a 3-4 month contract.
•    Previous experience in customer support, inside sales, telemarketing, or meeting/appointment scheduling
•    Strong self-confidence and professional demeanor
•    Strong communication skills including: Polished telephone (conversational, tonality, warmth, energy, being engaging) and professional writing skills
•    Strong sense of urgency and follow-up skills
•    Ability to follow up appointments in writing with internal staff and/or customers
•    Good work ethic including commitment to goal achievement, accountability and follow thru with customers
•    Proven comfort with MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
•    Familiarity doing database entry (SalesForce.com) is required
•    Experience utilizing the Internet and comfortable using the Web as a research tool; experience in utilizing business/social networking such as Linked In is a plus
•    Experience interacting and communicating in a credible, confident   manner with senior corporate executives
•    High standard of accountability and a demonstrated level of concern for work output; must enjoy working efficiently and effectively which translates into attainment of   measurable activity and goals
•    Open mindedness to learn our services and our process on an on-going basis
•    A team player with a positive attitude

Why Work for PwC
As a PwC employee, you can:
•    Be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace environment, where you are valued for the unique contribution you bring
•    Participate in our world-class training programs as you work towards achieving your CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CISA or other designations
•    Diversify your client experience by working directly with leading-edge public and private clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries
•    Participate in our community, environmental and sustainability activities

Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits, including our fitness allowance and wellness programs, which help you find better flexibility with work and other parts of your life
PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.  We encourage qualified candidates, including Aboriginals and Persons with Disabilities, to apply.

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