Business Development Manager, Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs

4 weeks ago


Northwest Territories, Canada Futurpreneur Full time
About Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada. Our mission is to drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs.

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for connecting young entrepreneurs to the business planning support, start-up financing and mentorship they need to successfully launch businesses. This includes facilitating informal gatherings with Indigenous and northern young entrepreneurs, supporting young entrepreneurs through the application stage, and promoting awareness of Futurpreneur and partner programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as Futurpreneur's main point of contact for young entrepreneurs in northern communities
  • Facilitate informal gatherings with Indigenous and northern young entrepreneurs to discuss and learn about small business development
  • Support young, Indigenous and northern entrepreneur leads by reviewing their business plans and cashflows and supporting them through the application stage of the process
  • Promote awareness of Futurpreneur and partner programs to young Indigenous and northern demographics to increase participation of potential young entrepreneurs by delivering seminars, attending tradeshows and special events
  • Promote Futurpreneur programs and updates through local social media platforms
Requirements
  • Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (40% of this role includes local and territorial travel)
  • Willingness and ability to travel to remote northern communities, especially during spring & summer seasons
  • 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 is an asset
  • Experience working with entrepreneurs or business start-ups, business plans and cashflows is considered a strong asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the barriers and opportunities experienced by young Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused community organizations
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the barriers and opportunities experienced by young northern entrepreneurs and north-led and north-focused community organizations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to influence
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to work with volunteers
  • Proficient with computer skills; experience with a Customer Relationship Management system is required
  • Confident, proactive and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
  • Team orientated
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to develop and facilitate program presentations and workshops
  • Knowledge of trends within the entrepreneurial, startup, small business industry
  • General administration experience including budget management, report writing, etc.
  • 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


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