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Business Development Manager
FuturpreneurBusiness Development Manager at Futurpreneur promoting financing and mentoring programs for young entrepreneurs. Collaborating with partners for loan portfolio growth in Calgary and rural Alberta.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Represent Futurpreneur and promote its financing and mentoring programs
- Collaborate with key partners for client engagement and loan portfolio growth
- Convert entrepreneurial leads from inquiry to application stage
- Identify and follow-up on high-potential prospects via CRM
- Attend and coordinate events to engage current and prospective entrepreneurs
- Facilitate presentations and workshops promoting Futurpreneur programs
- Assist other programs and regions as required
- Work with Client Relationship Managers to transition applicants to funding stage
- Create lead generation opportunities across the region
- Engage and coordinate events for prospective mentors
- Confirm fulfillment of mentor gaps with CRM
- Recruit mentors to meet region's objectives
- Maintain relationships with strategic and referral partners
- Facilitate onboarding and training for partners
- Ensure partners have tools to represent Futurpreneur
- Identify potential partners through research and networks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Relevant experience may include education in business administration, economic development, entrepreneurship or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in sales, start-up business development or economic development position
- Bilingualism in French & English is an asset
- Experience working with entrepreneurs or business startups is a strong asset
- Ability to deliver public program presentations and workshops
- Proficient computer skills; experience with a Customer Relationship Management system is required (MS-365)
- Strong client focus and ability to work with volunteers
- Confident, proactive and motivated, able to work with minimal 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
- Clear and confident communicator, skilled at engaging diverse audiences
- Collaborative team player, proactive and solutions-focused
- Strong organizational skills able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Promote a positive impact aligned with Futurpreneur’s values
Benefits
Comp & perks- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package
- Flexible work environment
- Work-from-abroad policy
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, summer hours and December office closure
- Health spending account
- Mental wellness support
- RRSP matching program
- Learning and development allowances, coaching program, and access to e-learning platform
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Hard Skills & Tools
salesbusiness developmenteconomic developmentlead generationpublic program presentationsworkshopsbudget managementreport writingCRM
Soft Skills
client focusindependent workteam collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproactivemotivatedsolutions-focusedengagement
Certifications
valid driver’s license