Position: Business Development & Partnerships Lead
Compensation: $30 per hour + performance-based commissions
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Brampton, ON (In-person, with travel to partner locations)
About Empowered 4xEmpowered 4x is a business innovation and coworking organization based in Brampton, Ontario, focused on empowering entrepreneurs, small businesses, and professionals through accessible business infrastructure, virtual office solutions, and a supportive business community.
As we expand our virtual office network into new cities, we are building strategic partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, business support organizations, and community-based institutions that have existing brick-and-mortar locations and are interested in creating additional revenue opportunities.
We are looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Business Development & Partnerships Lead to help drive this expansion.
Position OverviewThe Business Development & Partnerships Lead will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, securing strategic location partners, developing relationships with local business support organizations, and acquiring new virtual office clients.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys networking, building relationships, negotiating partnerships, and taking ownership of business development initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Client Relationship teams to ensure new partnerships translate into client acquisition, revenue growth, and long-term business relationships.
The individual will be expected to independently manage their business development pipeline, make strategic recommendations, follow through on opportunities, and contribute directly to Empowered 4x's
expansion objectives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities1. Business Development & Client Acquisition- Identify, prospect, and secure new clients for Empowered 4x's virtual office and business services
- Develop and execute strategies to attract entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and professionals
- Build relationships with potential clients through networking, referrals, cold outreach, telephone calls, email campaigns, and in-person meetings
- Identify new markets and opportunities to increase virtual office memberships
- Maintain consistent communication with prospective clients and follow up to convert leads into paying customers
2. Strategic Partnerships & Location Expansion- Identify and establish relationships with nonprofit organizations, community organizations, business support organizations, and other potential location partners.
- Research organizations with existing physical office space that may benefit from a revenue-sharing partnership
- Identify opportunities to establish new virtual office locations in different cities across the GTA
- Present Empowered 4x's partnership model and communicate the financial and Secure new location partnerships that support Empowered 4x's expansion strategy
3. Relationship Management & Team Collaboration- Work closely with the Client Relationship Specialist to ensure new clients are properly transitioned, onboarded, and supported
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop campaigns, promotional strategies, and outreach initiatives
- Coordinate marketing activities that support new location launches and client acquisition
- Ensure consistent communication and follow-through with clients, partners, and internal team members
4. Business Development Strategy & Reporting- Use CRM systems to track opportunities and monitor performance
- Take initiative in resolving challenges and moving opportunities forward without requiring constant supervision
- Establish measurable goals and develop action plans to achieve business growth targets
Qualifications & Experience- 2-5 years of experience in business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or relationship management
- Must have access to a vehicle (mileage would be compensated)
- Previous management, supervisory, or team leadership experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience identifying and securing new business opportunities
