Entrepreneurship Development Manager for Indigenous Business Growth

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Futurpreneur Full time

At Futurpreneur Canada, we are dedicated to empowering young, diverse entrepreneurs to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Entrepreneurship Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will connect young Indigenous entrepreneurs with business planning support, startup financing, and mentorship to successfully launch their businesses.

This is a permanent, full-time position that can be located anywhere in Alberta or British Columbia. The incumbent will work on our hybrid work model (minimum 1 day in the office per week).

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as Futurpreneur's main point of contact for young Indigenous entrepreneurs
  • Facilitate informal gatherings with Indigenous young entrepreneurs to discuss and learn about small business development
  • Support young, Indigenous entrepreneur leads by reviewing their business plans and cashflows and supporting them through the application stage of the process
  • Promote awareness of Futurpreneur Canada and partner programs to young Indigenous people 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

To be successful in this role, you will 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
  • 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
  • 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
Estimated Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, based on the location and industry standards.

Benefits

Futurpreneur offers a competitive compensation package, including health and dental benefits, a health spending account, flex hours, and more.

Our Commitment

We are committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences within our team.



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