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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our goal is to ensure that all entrepreneurs across Canada have the tools they need and can access the people and programs required to successfully grow their businesses.
As the Regional Manager of Inclusive Entrepreneurship you will lead the design and implementation of the go-to-market plan for inclusive entrepreneurship in your region and work closely with a wide range of internal and external partners. The goal of this role is to acquire new prospects of various sizes (small medium and large businesses) in dedicated geographic locations and position BDC as a preferred partner for Canadian business owners from underserved populations.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Lead business development to help business owners from underserved populations achieve their ambitions.
Work in collaboration with account managers to identify new business opportunities.
Use your network of contacts to develop and receive business opportunities.
Collaborate with different communities to help the Canadian economy.
Orientation and connections with clients within underserved populations
Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations and individuals involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to promote BDCs credibility image and reputation.
Be active with associations and business organizations working with underserved populations to understand their key issues and provide the necessary support through our products and services.
Maintain excellent customer service for communities.
Keep abreast of key economic trends that may impact business owners from underserved populations.
Support BDC employees to become champions of inclusive entrepreneurship.
Raise awareness among BDC employees about the importance of a targeted strategy to attract and retain clients from underserved populations.
Ensure continuous information dissemination and coordinate the actions of internal champions of inclusive entrepreneurship for the benefit of clients and prospects.
Contribute to BDCs strategy by participating in the development of tailored solutions.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Sense of initiative and influence with excellent interpersonal skills.
More than 5 years of experience in a financial institution as an account manager loan writer or any other experience deemed relevant.
Ability to analyze financial statements synthesize and communicate effectively.
Strong leadership skills inspiring employees to become champions of inclusive entrepreneurship.
Interest in issues related to SMEs economic development policies and practices.
Bachelors degree in administration or any field deemed equivalent.
Valid drivers license.
Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application please do not hesitate to contact us at .
While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time