Director of Business Development & Administration

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers 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 launch over 15,600 businesses, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for strengthening the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.
Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance , the Canadian founding 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.
Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager will represent Futurpreneur and promote its financing and mentoring programs for young entrepreneurs and partners. You will collaborate and foster strong partnerships with key partners, resulting in new client engagement and loan portfolio growth in communities across Vancouver regions.
This existing role is a full-time, permanent role based in Vancouver. The incumbent will work on a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 1 day in-office, per week. This role will require frequent travel within the region and with at times travel to remote areas.
Business Development – Entrepreneurs
~ Convert entrepreneurial leads from inquiry through to application stage of our process

Identify and ensure rigorous follow-up on high-potential prospects via our customer relationship management system.
Facilitate presentations and workshops that promote Futurpreneur programs and support entrepreneurial skill development.
Work in collaboration with Client Relationship Managers (CRM) to ensure a smooth transition of applicant to funding stage.
Business Development – Mentors
Manage prospective mentor inquiries regarding mentoring program and application process.
Communicate with CRM regarding fulfilling mentor gaps.
Business Development – Strategic Partners & Referral Partners
~ Be in regular contact and maintain good relationships with Futurpreneur's partners to bring entrepreneurs to a loan approval stage.
Follow-up with partners to make sure they have all the tools and information they need to represent us well with their customers.
Manage relationship with referral partners, as well as grow the number of partners if and where appropriate.
Participate as required in the activities of partners in the ecosystem to engage community partners and recruit entrepreneurs in search of financing and mentorship.
Identify potential partners through research, events, networks and referrals
Must 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.
• Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) is an asset.
• Experience working with entrepreneurs or business startups, business plans and cashflows is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to tailor and deliver public program presentations and workshops.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with a Customer Relationship Management system is required (MS-365)
• Confident, proactive and motivated, able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Knowledge of trends within the entrepreneurial, startup, small business industry.
• General administration experience including budget management, report writing, etc.
• Our package includes a fair base salary, discretionary bonus, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment.

We embrace a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure.
Salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to uphold internal equity and reflect our values. To prioritize health and wellness, we provide comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program. We also invest in learning and development through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform.
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