Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will represent Futurpreneur and promote its financing and mentoring programs for young entrepreneurs and partners. The incumbent will work on a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 1 day in-office, per week. This role will require frequent travel within the region and with at times travel to remote areas.

What You Will Do

The Business Development Manager will convert entrepreneurial leads from inquiry through to application stage of our process, identify and ensure rigorous follow-up on high-potential prospects via our customer relationship management system, attend and coordinate events that provide opportunities to engage prospective and current entrepreneurs, and facilitate presentations and workshops that promote Futurpreneur programs and support entrepreneurial skill development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, relevant experience in sales, start-up business development or economic development position, 3+ years of experience, bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written), and experience working with entrepreneurs or business startups, business plans and cashflows.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Relevant experience in sales, start-up business development or economic development position
• 3+ years of experience
• Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written)
• Experience working with entrepreneurs or business startups, business plans and cashflows
• Ability to tailor and deliver public program presentations and workshops
• Proficient computer skills; experience with a Customer Relationship Management system is required (MS-365)
• Strong client focus with the ability to work with volunteers
• Confident, proactive and motivated, able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of trends within the entrepreneurial, startup, small business industry
• General administration experience including budget management, report writing, etc.
• Clear and confident communicator, skilled at engaging and connecting with diverse audiences
• Collaborative and adaptable team player, bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic hybrid work environment
• Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset, embracing and championing change
• Alignment with Futurpreneur’s values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization

Benefits

• Fair base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Supportive, flexible work environment
• Flexible hours
• Work-from-abroad policy
• Generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure
• RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Health spending account
• Mental wellness support
• Learning allowance
• Coaching program
• Access to an e-learning platform