Business Development Manager - Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs

November 2

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Futurpreneur

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Entrepreneurship • Mentoring • Start-up Financing • Canadian Entrepreneurship • Startup loans

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💰 $14M Grant on 2015-02

Description

• 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 18,700 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: Business Development Manager, Indigenous and Northern Entrepreneurs. • Reporting to the Head of DEI and Director, Indigenous & Northern Entrepreneurs, you will connect young entrepreneurs to the business planning support, start up financing and mentorship they need to successfully launch businesses. • In this role, you will also connect with and recruit mentors for the young entrepreneurs we support and work collaboratively with Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI) members of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA) network and other community partners supporting entrepreneurs in the Territories. • The Business Development Manager, Indigenous & Northern Entrepreneurs will be responsible for the delivery and facilitation of programs and workshops to our entrepreneurs, across Canada and in various communities. • This is a permanent, full-time position that can be located in The Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut. • The incumbent will be working remotely or will be located at one of our offices, depending on the location, working on our hybrid work model. • This role will require frequent travel in different provinces across the country, 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 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. • Event planning and execution experience • Management and volunteer management • Experience using social media accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)

Benefits

• Futurpreneur offers you the opportunity to work for an organization with a clear and compelling purpose - To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs. • Respect, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, transparency, empathy, impact, innovation, high performance, recognition and working hard and having fun are important to us! • We offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, amazing benefits such as, health and dental benefits package plus RRSP contribution matching, health spending account, flex hours and more. • Futurpreneur Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. • We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences within our team. • Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.