Regional Director, Business Development

**About Futurpreneur**

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39 to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada, by providing loans with mentorship and resources.

Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.

Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, the Canadian member of Youth Business International and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs.

Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose): To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.

Our Values (how we work - our core principles & commitments): We are mission-driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent.

**Here’s the opportunity**:
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Development, the **Regional Director, Business Development, British Columbia (BC)**leads the development and implementation of regional business development plans designed to maintain and increase lead generation and participation in Futurpreneur’s financing programs for both Young Entrepreneurs and volunteer Mentors. As part of this, you will maintain and expand on the robust community network of key strategic and community partners and influencers in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. As an established leader in your province with a strong existing network, your keen awareness of the regional market and target customer segments will enable you to actively lead your Business Development team, so they can achieve their business development goals, and help you build the Futurpreneur brand in the province.

You will be an active participant in the Futurpreneur Leadership Team, a decision-making body comprising key national functions and other Regional Directors. Working closely with internal teams such as Marketing & Communications, Programs and Partnerships, you will build and maintain relationships with three external stakeholder groups: our young entrepreneurs and mentors; our Referral, Community and Strategic partners; as well as our provincial funders and partners, both corporate and government.

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

**What you will do**:
**Business Development - 50%**

**BD Leadership**
- Define clear, measurable goals for the Business development team, aligning with regional and national objectives.
- Motivate and coach team members to achieve goals through regular progress monitoring, removing roadblocks, and fostering accountability.
- Lead the development of the annual regional business plan regarding our three main client groups: Entrepreneurs, Mentors and Partners and where appropriate, support the VP, Business development with the annual organizational business plan.
- Spearhead day-to-day business development operations for the team, consistently tracking progress against ambitious business goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with business development regional directors across the country to create a differentiated Futurpreneur client experience for prospective Young Entrepreneurs and Mentors.
- Recognize synergies between prospective Referral, Community and Strategic Partners and Futurpreneur program offerings and execute partnerships agreements and tactical plans to benefit both parties.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of program offerings deliverables required by current funders.
- Collaborate closely with Regional Client Service Team Leads within your region to deliver seamless and consistent service to entrepreneur clients throughout their Futurpreneur journey.
- Participate in periodic meetings and events that include Futurpreneur’s Leadership Team.
- Review and streamline of people, process and systems to ensure service delivery model is efficient, effective and achieving intended results.

BD Manager duties - (25%-35% depending on operational needs)
- Identify and ensure rigorous follow-up on high-potential prospects via our customer relationship management system.
- Coach entrepreneurs, mentors & partners with their inquiries to help support the team.
- Champion Futurpreneur and its services through regular and assertive outreach, speaking, facilitating and participating at local events, conferences and social media presence.
- Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements on process and systems to ensure great client experience