Latincouver (Business Development Specialist)

Organization Name: Latincouver
Opportunity Title: Business Development Specialist
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: May 1, 2019
End Date: July 23, 2019

Email: hr@latincouver.ca
Website: http://www.latincouver.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55

Opportunity Description:

 

Business Development Specialist

Latincouver Cultural & Business Society – BC

(Paid  Internship – May 1, 2019 till July 23, 2019)

 

Latincouver is a non-profit organization that brings together both Latin Americans and Latin enthusiasts living in BC. Latincouver activities cover a variety of areas like business and culture, creating signature events tailored to connect and empower people.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• To develop unprecedented relationships within Latincouver key accounts
• Play an integral role in new business pitches
• Maintain and build on the existing partners  base
• Work plan approach and pitches. Work with the teams within to develop proposals that speak to our potential sponsor/partners`s needs, concerns and objectives, continual follow up and check-ins with our partners to ensure we are bringing in the most up to date info on a project.
• Gather information from our partners/ potential partners and develop good relationships with our potential and current partners and sponsors
• Help with arranging of  database of our sponsors and partners.
• Attend industry related functions, such as Association events, tradeshows and conferences, which can be useful for development of Latincouver projects
• Develop new strategies and analyze business trends within Latincouver  to report back where we need to look at for future growth.
• Promote the brand of Latincouver  throughout different sectors and markets
• Complete reporting as required by the management team
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Promote opportunities for Latino immigrants to develop English language skills, learn about Canada’s labour market, network and develop professional and social networks through the Latin-Canadian Professional Network program from Latincouver

• Facilitate connections between job seekers, newcomers and students and influential entrepreneurs in the local community

 

Qualifications/Skills

 

• 20-30 years old
• Citizenship, PR or refugee status holder
• University or college in business administration, project management or other relevant discipline is a plus
• Experience in event planning/business development is a plus
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both in public and customers relationship maintenance
• Deal effectively with non-routine matters and coordinate various activities
• Take responsibility, problem solve and make independent decisions
• Ability to work cooperatively and to coordinate with a variety of individuals both within and outside the organization in a supportive and efficient team environment
• Cross-cultural competence and sensitivity
• Knowledge in Latino American culture and Spanish or Portuguese are an asset
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, fulfil client requests on short notice, work on multiple tasks and adapt to change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Drive

Benefits

 

• Reference letter upon completion to upgrade your resume
• Expand your professional contacts through Latincouver’s rich network
• Feedback on your learning progress
• Be part of a fun professional staff team
• Learn new skills and an opportunity to practice different languages.
• Salary: 13.85 CAD per hour/30 hours per week/16 weeks.

 

How to Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to the email hr@latincouver.ca or fill out the application on our website and check out the many possibilities you can have with us.