Business Development Specialist

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom City of Cornwall Full time
About the Role

As a key member of the City of Cornwall's Economic Development team, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of local businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Advisor to oversee the operations of the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre (BEC).
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice to small business owners, implementing Ministry programs, maintaining the BEC website and social media accounts, and managing daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Create innovative approaches to coaching, training, and mentoring clients and partners in the delivery of services to entrepreneurs and the effective management of the Cornwall SDG BEC.
  2. Implement Ministry programs (Starter Company Plus and Summer Company) within the region by facilitating training, making presentations, and organizing events and workshops for various educational organizations, businesses, and individuals.
  3. Maintain and update the BEC website and social media accounts.
  4. Research and prepare media releases, newspaper articles, speeches, presentations, and e-newsletters as required and field requests and queries from local media.
  5. Manage the daily operations of BEC and provide supervision of BEC staff.
  6. Promote community economic development, build and maintain partnerships with area municipalities and organizations to deliver a variety of services/programs to businesses, municipalities, and communities in our region.
  7. Support the Economic Development team by undertaking special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of five years of experience in a progressive business or government environment.
  • Post-secondary degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
  • Must possess a valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License and have access to a vehicle for use.
  • Good understanding of the local business community in Cornwall, SDG, and Akwesasne.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, coordinating multiple projects.
  • Strong knowledge of marketing and finance, with experience in business plan development and social media marketing.
  • Superior communication, planning, and organizational skills, along with a high comfort level coordinating and delivering seminars/presentations.
  • Must have excellent conceptual, interpersonal, presentation, time management, facilitation, project management, and negotiation skills.
  • Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.
  • Verbal communication skills in both English and French will be considered an asset.
  • Experience with the challenges of owning and running a small business will be considered an asset.

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

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