Business Development Manager for Black Entrepreneurs - Remote

Overview

The Business Development Manager for Black Entrepreneurs will represent Futurpreneur and promote its financing and mentoring programs for young black entrepreneurs and partners, fostering strong partnerships and engaging clients across the region.

In Short

• Promote financing and mentoring programs for young black entrepreneurs.
• Collaborate with key partners for client engagement and loan growth.
• Coordinate events to engage prospective black entrepreneurs and mentors.
• Facilitate presentations and workshops for entrepreneurial skill development.
• Manage relationships with strategic and referral partners.
• Conduct local and provincial travel for business development.
• Work under a hybrid model with minimum office presence.
• 3+ years of experience in sales or economic development required.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in business development or economic development roles.
• Knowledge of trends in the entrepreneurial and small business industry.
• Ability to deliver public presentations and workshops.
• Strong client focus and ability to work independently.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management systems.
• Confident, proactive, and motivated individual.
• Experience working with black entrepreneurs and community organizations.
• General administration experience including budget management.
• Alignment with Futurpreneur’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Flexible work environment and hybrid work model.
• Generous time off including paid vacation and personal days.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• RRSP matching program.
• Support for mental wellness and health spending account.
• Transparent compensation structure with regular salary reviews.
• Positive organizational culture and impact.
• Work-from-abroad policy.
• Summer hours and December office closure.