Job Posting: Business Development Manager

With the recently announced Fourth Fund and new $600 million lending program, the team at Wellington Financial is looking to add someone in a Business Development Role. Think sales as much as financial or company analysis. If you love numbers but are shy, for example, this is not the job for you.

Attributes we are looking for:

– Minimum 2 years relevant prior work experience
– Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using English language
– Ability to maintain upbeat and positive attitude at all times
– Ability to meet business development targets
– Ability to use Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel
– Ability to establish and develop networks for the purpose of building new
business relationships in order to generate deal flow.
– Self starter
– Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities

Role, responsibilities and duties:

– Responsible for assisting the firm win new business in target markets through
research and direct contact with potential customers
– Attend conferences and trade shows throughout Canada and the continental USA
– Promote Wellington Financial LP at industry events, conferences and trade shows
– Promote Wellington Financial LP’s products via direct telephone call and email
solicitation of potential clients and their venture capital fund sponsors
– Participate in the development of marketing collateral
– Identify relevant opportunities for venture debt transactions
– Utilize Salesforce.com to increase the firm’s database of potential clients
– Work within previously-approved business development budget
– Will involve regular overnight travel away from Toronto headquarters; up to 50% of any given month
– Role may involve occasional evenings at out-of-town conferences, trade shows
and other business development venues as part of new business development
– Ability to work efficiently under tight timelines

If this sounds good to you, please send your resume and cover letter to Lyndsey Fisk-Calhoun @ lfisk-calhoun@wellingtonfund.com.

MRM