Business Development Manager

Cubeler Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Group RRSP

Paid sick days and personal days

Travel expense reimbursement

Remote work environment

Job summary

Cubeler Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager for Western Canada to build and activate strategic partnerships across the region.

You will engage business associations, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, and accounting software providers to grow Cubeler® Business Hub memberships. You will manage the full partnership lifecycle, from outreach to onboarding, while collaborating with Marketing on targeted campaigns and events to drive acquisition, engagement, and retention across a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, channel sales, B2B sales, or related commercial role.
• Proven track record of growing partnerships and revenue.
• Experience selling to SMEs and managing multi-stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Established network in Western Canada is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with business associations, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, and other SME networks in Western Canada.
• Identify and secure new partnerships that provide access to large SME communities.
• Activate partnerships and drive Cubeler® Business Hub member registrations.
• Deliver compelling demonstrations and presentations to partners and SME audiences.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle from outreach to onboarding and ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design campaigns and events to drive partner acquisition and retention.
• Monitor partner performance, adjust strategies, and own SME acquisition targets.

Skills

Partnership development

Strategic selling

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

University degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Cubeler Inc. is the creator of the Cubeler® Business Hub, a gated ecosystem for small and medium-sized businesses that offers SMEs no-cost access to leading, AI-powered SME insights, analytics, marketing, networking, and financing solutions. The Cubeler® Business Hub is a first-of-its-kind ecosystem dedicated exclusively to SME entrepreneurs, which provides its members with free access to these benefits:

• Access to Capital via a network of multiple lenders and financial institutions (Financial)
• The ability to advertise products and services to a targeted audience (Advertising)
• Local, national and international networking opportunities (Networking)
• Access to a variety of exclusive market intelligence reports (Business Insights)
• Rich and diverse content relative to the industries where SMEs operate.

All Cubeler® Business Hub services are offered FREE of charge to members.

The Company, whose head office is located in the heart of Montreal’s tech district, is a pioneer in the utilization of AI, data science and analytics for the betterment of financial services and SMEs. It features a dynamic work environment and is a part of an international conglomerate with offices in several countries, including Canada.

Business Development Manager – Western Canada

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and activating strategic partnerships across Western Canada to drive SME membership growth within the Cubeler® Business Hub.

This role will focus on building and expanding relationships with business and professional associations, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, Business Councils, accounting software providers, bookkeepers, and other organizations with established SME communities.

The Business Development Manager will manage the full partnership lifecycle — from identifying and engaging prospective partners to activating their member communities and driving measurable SME registrations. Working closely with Marketing and other internal teams, this individual will develop and execute initiatives that increase awareness, acquisition, engagement, and retention within the Cubeler® Business Hub.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with business and professional associations, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, Business Councils, accounting software providers, bookkeepers, and other organizations serving the SME community.
• Identify, pursue, negotiate, and establish new partnerships that provide access to established networks of business owners and SMEs across Western Canada.
• Activate existing and new partnerships by developing initiatives that effectively introduce the Cubeler® Business Hub to their member and client communities and drive SME registrations.
• Deliver engaging presentations and demonstrations of the Cubeler® Business Hub to business and professional associations, partners, and SME communities, clearly communicating the platform's value proposition and driving member registration and engagement.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle, including prospect identification, outreach, relationship development, onboarding, activation, ongoing engagement, and performance.
• Build strong relationships with accounting software providers and work directly with their respective client communities to generate SME membership growth within the Cubeler® Business Hub.
• Work closely with Marketing to develop targeted campaigns, events, communications, and other initiatives designed to drive member acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Maintain regular communication with partners and their SME communities, identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement and improve partnership performance.
• Own SME acquisition targets within the assigned territory, monitor registration and partner performance, and continuously adjust business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, channel sales, B2B sales, or a related commercial role.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing partnerships that generate measurable customer, member, or revenue growth.
• Strong experience working with or selling to small and medium-sized businesses.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales, acquisition, or growth targets.
• Established network within the Western Canadian business community is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, professional associations, business associations, or similar organizations is considered a strong asset.
• Experience or existing relationships within accounting, fintech, financial services, or the accounting software ecosystem is considered an asset.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the confidence and ability to present effectively to groups of business owners, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Highly autonomous and self-driven, with the ability to manage a geographically dispersed territory and multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Creative and resourceful approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and developing new channels for growth.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• University degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including a performance-based commission structure.
• Health benefits.
• Group RRSP.
• Paid sick days and personal days.
• Reimbursement of eligible business travel expenses.
• Remote work environment.

This is a remote role ideally based in British Columbia, with responsibility for developing and managing business relationships across Western Canada.

Cubeler Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.