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Description

As a Business Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to establish and grow long-term relationships with new and existing Metis Entrepreneurs and Communities. Your passion for business, as well as your entrepreneurial spirit and skill, allows you to support your clients and provide advice regarding their business needs. Applying your mindset for external marketing and client acquisition, you will develop new business, deepen client relationships, and help Metis business clients succeed.  

Responsibilities include:
- Meet with entrepreneurs, clients and prospects and discuss with them the specifics of their business and identify a Clarence Campeau Development Fund service offering appropriate to their needs
- Analyze, negotiate, structure and present high-quality loan proposals while exercising sound judgement
- Manage and maintain a portfolio of Metis entrepreneurs
- Be active in your business communities by effectively networking with various associations, financial institutions, government agencies and Chambers of Commerce to develop business relationships and obtain references that will facilitate new client acquisitions
- Support business growth through the development and coordination of marketing materials and activities using traditional and social media mediums
- Provide presentations to entrepreneurs and communities.
- Serve as a representative of the Clarence Campeau Development Fund at conferences, seminars, workshops, committees, and other gatherings. Assisting in brand development while maintaining a consistent brand image
- Identifying opportunities to improve marketing and communication processes and activities to improve overall efficiency
- Willingness to travel to communities and visit clients frequently in assigned portfolios
- Willingness to work in Northern Saskatchewan for 3 days per month