Coordinator, Business Development
Salary: $42,900 – $57,200
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) is a national Indigenous, non-partisan association. We aim to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy by fostering business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.
The Business Development Coordinator supports the Director of Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships with proposal writing, partnership agreements, and contracts. The role also supports the development of partnerships, sales, prospect lists, and administrative work.
The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for:
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributes to Report/Proposal Writing and Sponsorship/Prospect lists.
- Contact potential and CCIB Members through email/meetings as assigned.
- Identify Member needs and suggest appropriate products/services through CCIB Membership benefits.
- Build long-term trusting relationships with new and existing CCIB Members.
- Proactively seeks new business, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities in the marketplace.
- Set up meetings or calls between potential Members as assigned.
- Reports directly to the Director during weekly meetings.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- 1-2 years of Fundraising/Sponsorship and/or Sales experience.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in writing grant proposals.
- Business, Sales, Fundraising background is preferred.
- Administrative background on systems for meetings set up and support.
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in office administration, business, communications, or related fields preferred.
- Highly motivated team player with positive interpersonal skills and ability to build positive business relationships with potential CCIB Members.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Previous knowledge or experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and/or sales database systems.
- Good judgement, discretion, tact, and the ability to collaborate easily with senior leaders within the charitable, government or business sectors.
How to apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@ccib.ca via email with Business Development Coordinator in the subject line: no phone calls or agencies.
Position Type: This is a full-time position. Location is anywhere in Canada, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We want to thank all applicants who applied for this opportunity; however, you will only be contacted if your candidacy is being considered. CCIB is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment selection process. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, please advise us before our meeting.
We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates and all other qualified candidates.
For more information about Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, visit www.ccab.com