Hybrid Regional Director – Business Development

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About the role

  • Regional Director leading business development efforts for Futurpreneur, supporting young entrepreneurs and mentors in Alberta. Building relationships and implementing strategies to drive business success.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and implementation of regional business development plans
  • Maintain and expand on the robust community network of key strategic and community partners and influencers
  • Actively lead business development team to achieve their goals
  • Build and maintain relationships with young entrepreneurs and mentors, referral, community and strategic partners, provincial funders and partners
  • Participate in Futurpreneur Leadership Team meetings
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Marketing & Communications, Programs and Partnerships
  • Spearhead day-to-day business development operations
  • Review and streamline people, process and systems to ensure efficient service delivery

Requirements

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  • Relevant experience may include education with a focus on business administration, economic development, entrepreneurship or equivalent hands-on career experience
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience driving pipeline and customer experience in a sales, business development or economic development position, including 3 years leading a business development team
  • Experience working in the not-for-profit, knowledge of trends within the entrepreneurial, startup, small business industry sector or social finance is an asset
  • Excellent network and knowledge of the ecosystem for the province/ region
  • Strong ability to work with senior level executives and others to drive business goals, plans and execution
  • Demonstrated experience with coaching and developing high performing teams
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes, as well as with external stakeholders in a wide variety of business disciplines
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) as well as experience with Customer Relationship management system is required
  • Social media presence and engagement is a strong asset
  • General administration experience including budget management, report writing, etc.
  • Clear and confident communicator, skilled at engaging and connecting with diverse audiences
  • Collaborative and adaptable team player, bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic hybrid work environment
  • Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset, embracing and championing change
  • Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) is an asset
  • 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

Benefits

  • Extensive health and dental benefits
  • Health spending account
  • Mental wellness support
  • RRSP matching program
  • Learning allowance
  • Coaching program
  • Access to e-learning platform
  • Paid vacation
  • Personal days
  • Summer hours
  • December office closure

Job title

Regional Director – Business Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$110,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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