Tech Startup Partnerships & Growth Coordinator

Alacrity Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment in Vancouver/V

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee incentive plan

Support to learn and grow

Job summary

Alacrity Canada is seeking a hands-on Business Development professional to support startups by shaping proposals, following up with partners, and keeping opportunities moving. You'll meet partners, attend events, and work closely with the Director of Growth and CEO to drive deals end-to-end.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in BD/partnerships, experience with fundraising, CRM skills (Salesforce a plus), and readiness to travel across Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years in business development, partnerships, account management, or fundraising.
• Fundraising across for-profit and non-profit worlds (investment, sponsorship, grants, or partner funding).
• Experience supporting ventures, startups, or the tech sector.
• CRM familiarity; Salesforce a plus.
• Clear writing to turn notes into proposals or agendas.
• Willing to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and account management.
• Manage partner and stakeholder relationships across corporates, funders, and ecosystem.
• Draft proposals, agreements, and follow-up materials for partners.
• Keep Salesforce current and flag items needing attention.
• Set up meetings, build agendas, and manage follow-ups.
• Handle day-to-day admin: email, calendar, and files.
• Surface and shape new opportunities with proactive thinking.
• Represent Alacrity at events, conferences, and partner meetings.
• Support marketing for business development, including LinkedIn and one-pagers.
• Support Director of Growth and CEO; drive execution end-to-end as needed.
• Take on ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Skills

Business development

Proposal writing

Account management

Relationship building

Event networking

Travel readiness

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commercial/marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Alacrity Canada is seeking a hands-on Business Development professional to support startups by shaping proposals, following up with partners, and keeping opportunities moving. You'll meet partners, attend events, and work closely with the Director of Growth and CEO to drive deals end-to-end.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in BD/partnerships, experience with fundraising, CRM skills (Salesforce a plus), and readiness to travel across Canada.