Bilingual Regional Director, Business Development, Atlantic

Job Description: (La version française suit)

About Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39, to start, buy, and 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 while 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 successful 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.

Bilingual Regional Director, Business Development, Atlantic

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Development, the bilingual Regional Director, Business Development, Atlantic leads the development and implementation of regional business development plans designed to maintain and increase lead generation and participation in Futurpreneur's financing programs for both young entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors.

As part of this, you will maintain and expand on the robust community network of key strategic and community partners and influencers in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

As an established leader in your provinces with a strong existing network, your keen awareness of the regional market and target customer segments will enable you to actively lead your business development team, so they can achieve their business development goals, and help you build the Futurpreneur brand in the provinces of Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

You will be an active participant on the Futurpreneur Leadership Team, a decision-making body comprising key national functions and other Regional Directors. Working closely with internal teams such as Marketing & Communications, Programs, and Partnerships, you will build and maintain relationships with three external stakeholder groups: our young entrepreneurs and mentors; our referral, community, and strategic partners; as well as our provincial funders and partners, both corporate and government.

This existing role is a permanent, full-time position that can be located in either Halifax, NS, or Moncton, NB. The incumbent will be working on our hybrid work model (minimum 1 day in the office).

• Business Development - 50%
  • BD Leadership:
    • Define clear, measurable goals for the business development team, aligning with regional and national objectives.
    • Motivate and coach team members to achieve goals through regular progress monitoring, removing roadblocks, and fostering accountability.
    • Lead the development of the annual regional business plan regarding our three main client groups: Entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners, and where appropriate, support the VP, Business Development with the annual organizational business plan.
    • Spearhead day-to-day business development operations for the team, consistently tracking progress against ambitious business goals and objectives.
    • Collaborate with Business Development Regional Directors across the country to create a differentiated Futurpreneur client experience for prospective young entrepreneurs and mentors.
    • Recognize synergies between prospective referral, community, and strategic partners and Futurpreneur program offerings and execute partnership agreements and tactical plans to benefit both parties.
    • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of program offerings deliverables required by current funders.
    • Collaborate closely with Regional Client Service Team Leads within your region to deliver seamless and consistent service to entrepreneur clients throughout their Futurpreneur journey.
    • Participate in periodic meetings and events that include Futurpreneur's Leadership Team.
    • Review and streamline people, processes, and systems to ensure the service delivery model is efficient, effective, and achieving intended results.
  • BD Manager duties - (25%-35% depending on operational needs):
    • Convert entrepreneurial leads from inquiry through to the application stage of our process.
    • Identify and ensure rigorous follow-up on high-potential prospects via our customer relationship management system.
    • Coach entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners with their inquiries to help support the team.
    • Champion Futurpreneur and its services through regular and assertive outreach, speaking, facilitating, and participating at local events, conferences, and social media presence.
    • Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements on processes and systems to ensure a great client experience.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalation and address any constructive feedback from entrepreneurs, mentors, or partners, involving the VP, Business Development, or other Senior Leadership Team members as needed.
• Leadership, Coaching, and Team Management - 30%
  • Lead, motivate, manage, and coach the Atlantic Business Development team in their daily activities and develop the team to its full potential.
  • Actively support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
  • Develop existing team members' expertise through coaching and training, ensuring they possess the necessary skills to excel within a high-performing team.
  • Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and participate in decisions to terminate employment, when required.
  • Collaborate closely with the Talent and Culture team on strategic initiatives such as role profile development, performance management, staff engagement, recruitment strategies, learning and development programs, and identifying team skill gaps.
  • Empower team members through ongoing coaching and guidance, helping them reach their full potential.
• Marketing & Community Engagement – 10%
  • Leverage your deep understanding of the Atlantic market and entrepreneur support ecosystem to identify Futurpreneur's unique selling propositions and differentiators for the local market and tailor regional content and messaging for maximum impact.
  • Create a Marketing plan using knowledge of the Atlantic market and entrepreneur support ecosystem, by identifying Futurpreneur's unique selling propositions and differentiators for the local market and tailoring regional content, where relevant.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to identify opportunities for high-impact campaigns, activities, and distribution channels tailored to attract entrepreneurs to Futurpreneur programs.
  • Track budgets and provincial/corporate agreements deliverables on a regular basis with the relevant teams.
  • Lead and/or support the success of partner or provincial events as well as any other national or organizational events.
• Strategic Partnerships – 10%
  • Work with the Partnerships team to initiate, foster, and cultivate relationships with strategic partners according to our organizational business plan strategy.
  • Collaborate with Partnerships and Programs team to develop and maintain key provincial government relationships, leveraging local insights and building/maintaining the right relationships.
  • Identify and capitalize on new outreach opportunities within the region to support revenue generation activities, collaborating with Partnerships and Programs team to execute on activities.
  • Be accountable for the delivery of current funder deliverables.

• 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.
• 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.
• Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) as you will be required to work on a daily basis with non-bilingual team members and/or clients across Canada and at Head Office in Toronto.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, knowledge of trends within the entrepreneurial, startup, small business industry sector, or social finance.
• 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 systems 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.
• 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by August 20, 2026. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates, and applications may be considered until the role is filled.

Note: Futurpreneur only uses AI to assist in the initial assessment of applications, and all applications are still reviewed by a member of the recruitment team.

At Futurpreneur, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our package includes:

• A fair base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Extensive health and dental benefits.
• A supportive, flexible work environment.
• A hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours, and an end-of-December office closure.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and an RRSP matching program.
• Learning and development opportunities through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform.