Career Posting: Business Development Manager

With the recently announced Fifth Fund and new $900 million investment program, the team at Wellington Financial is looking to add someone in a Business Development role. Think sales, networking, technology scouting 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 3 years relevant prior work experience
– Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
– 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
– Self starter
– Decent 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 portfolio companies
– Attend Venture Capital conferences and trade shows throughout Canada and the USA (even Hawaii!)
– 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 portfolio companies and their Venture Capital fund sponsors
– Participate in the development of marketing collateral
– Identify relevant opportunities for venture debt and Growth Capital 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 25% of any given month
– Occasional evenings at out-of-town conferences, trade shows and other such venues (such as our Menlo Park, California office) 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 Susan at smocherniak@wellingtonfund.com.

MRM