Business Development Manager

Futurpreneur • Vancouver, BC

27d • $66,000 - $66,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Manager will represent Futurpreneur and promote its financing and mentoring programs for young entrepreneurs and partners. You will collaborate and foster strong partnerships with key partners, resulting in new client engagement and loan portfolio growth in communities across Vancouver regions.
This existing role is a full-time, permanent role based in Vancouver. 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.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (40% of this role includes local and provincial travel).
• Relevant experience may include education with a focus on business administration, economic development, entrepreneurship or equivalent hands-on career experience.
• 3+ years of experience in sales, start-up business development or economic development position.
• 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
• Be a role model for Futurpreneur’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) is an asset.
• Experience working with entrepreneurs or business startups, business plans and cashflows is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to tailor and deliver public program presentations and workshops.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Facilitate presentations and workshops that promote Futurpreneur programs and support entrepreneurial skill development.
• Assist other programs and regions, as and when required.
• Work in collaboration with Client Relationship Managers (CRM) to ensure a smooth transition of applicant to funding stage.
• Create lead generation opportunities across region, while collaborating with existing and new partners
• Attend and coordinate events that provide the opportunity to engage prospective mentors.
• Manage prospective mentor inquiries regarding mentoring program and application process.
• Communicate with CRM regarding fulfilling mentor gaps.
• Recruit mentors to achieve the region's objectives and ensure adequate mentor support for our entrepreneurs
• Coordinate events as required that offer the opportunity to recruit new volunteer mentors
• Connect with strategic and referral partners on a regular basis to keep Futurpreneur top of mind to their staff, and maintain relationships
• Be in regular contact and maintain good relationships with Futurpreneur's partners to bring entrepreneurs to a loan approval stage.
• Facilitate partner onboarding; train new and retrain existing partners and ensure they are fully aware of Futurpreneur processes
• Follow-up with partners to make sure they have all the tools and information they need to represent us well with their customers.
• Manage relationship with referral partners, as well as grow the number of partners if and where appropriate.
• Participate as required in the activities of partners in the ecosystem to engage community partners and recruit entrepreneurs in search of financing and mentorship.
• Coordinate events that offer the opportunity to engage Futurpreneur partners, as required.
• Identify potential partners through research, events, networks and referrals

Benefits

• comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance
• fair base salary, discretionary bonus, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment
• hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure
• comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program
• learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees